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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,279.20, 19,918.80 and 8,613.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,279.20, 19,918.80 and 8,613.60 is: 12,920.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,279.20 : 19,918.80 = 8,613.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,279.20/19,918.80 = 8,613.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,279.20x = 19,918.80 × 8,613.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,279.20x = 171,572,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,572,575.68/13,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,920.40

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