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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,277.60, 19,916.40 and 12,708.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,277.60, 19,916.40 and 12,708.80 is: 19,063.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,277.60 : 19,916.40 = 12,708.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,277.60/19,916.40 = 12,708.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,277.60x = 19,916.40 × 12,708.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,277.60x = 253,113,544.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,113,544.32/13,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,063.20

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