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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,271.40, 19,907.10 and 12,688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,271.40, 19,907.10 and 12,688.20 is: 19,032.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,271.40 : 19,907.10 = 12,688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,271.40/19,907.10 = 12,688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,271.40x = 19,907.10 × 12,688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,271.40x = 252,585,266.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,585,266.22/13,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,032.30

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