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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,278.40, 19,917.60 and 11,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,278.40, 19,917.60 and 11,230.40 is: 16,845.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,278.40 : 19,917.60 = 11,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,278.40/19,917.60 = 11,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,278.40x = 19,917.60 × 11,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,278.40x = 223,682,615.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,682,615.04/13,278.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,845.60

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