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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,233.60, 19,850.40 and 12,002.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,233.60, 19,850.40 and 12,002.40 is: 18,003.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,233.60 : 19,850.40 = 12,002.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,233.60/19,850.40 = 12,002.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,233.60x = 19,850.40 × 12,002.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,233.60x = 238,252,440.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,252,440.96/13,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,003.60

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