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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,268.40, 19,902.60 and 12,685.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,268.40, 19,902.60 and 12,685.20 is: 19,027.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,268.40 : 19,902.60 = 12,685.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,268.40/19,902.60 = 12,685.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,268.40x = 19,902.60 × 12,685.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,268.40x = 252,468,461.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,468,461.52/13,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,027.80

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