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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,279.20, 19,918.80 and 11,140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,279.20, 19,918.80 and 11,140.80 is: 16,711.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,279.20 : 19,918.80 = 11,140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,279.20/19,918.80 = 11,140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,279.20x = 19,918.80 × 11,140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,279.20x = 221,911,367.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,911,367.04/13,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,711.20

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