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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,251.60, 19,877.40 and 11,080.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,251.60, 19,877.40 and 11,080.80 is: 16,621.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,251.60 : 19,877.40 = 11,080.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,251.60/19,877.40 = 11,080.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,251.60x = 19,877.40 × 11,080.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,251.60x = 220,257,493.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,257,493.92/13,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,621.20

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