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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,287.60, 19,931.40 and 8,362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,287.60, 19,931.40 and 8,362.80 is: 12,544.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,287.60 : 19,931.40 = 8,362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,287.60/19,931.40 = 8,362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,287.60x = 19,931.40 × 8,362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,287.60x = 166,682,311.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,682,311.92/13,287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,544.20

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