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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,253.60, 19,880.40 and 13,059.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,253.60, 19,880.40 and 13,059.20 is: 19,588.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,253.60 : 19,880.40 = 13,059.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,253.60/19,880.40 = 13,059.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,253.60x = 19,880.40 × 13,059.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,253.60x = 259,622,119.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,622,119.68/13,253.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,588.80

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