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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,244.80, 19,885.20 and 8,593.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,244.80, 19,885.20 and 8,593.60 is: 12,902.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,244.80 : 19,885.20 = 8,593.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,244.80/19,885.20 = 8,593.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,244.80x = 19,885.20 × 8,593.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,244.80x = 170,885,454.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,885,454.72/13,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,902.08

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