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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,291.20, 19,936.80 and 12,643.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,291.20, 19,936.80 and 12,643.20 is: 18,964.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,291.20 : 19,936.80 = 12,643.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,291.20/19,936.80 = 12,643.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,291.20x = 19,936.80 × 12,643.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,291.20x = 252,064,949.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,064,949.76/13,291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,964.80

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