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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,281.60, 19,922.40 and 8,356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,281.60, 19,922.40 and 8,356.80 is: 12,535.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,281.60 : 19,922.40 = 8,356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,281.60/19,922.40 = 8,356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,281.60x = 19,922.40 × 8,356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,281.60x = 166,487,512.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,487,512.32/13,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.20

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