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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,281.40, 19,932.90 and 12,849.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,281.40, 19,932.90 and 12,849.40 is: 19,284.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,281.40 : 19,932.90 = 12,849.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,281.40/19,932.90 = 12,849.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,281.40x = 19,932.90 × 12,849.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,281.40x = 256,125,805.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,125,805.26/13,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,284.55

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