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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,287.60, 19,905.48 and 8,080.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,287.60, 19,905.48 and 8,080.56 is: 12,105.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,287.60 : 19,905.48 = 8,080.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,287.60/19,905.48 = 8,080.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,287.60x = 19,905.48 × 8,080.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,287.60x = 160,847,425.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,847,425.47/13,287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,105.08

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