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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,291.80, 19,780.80 and 12,848.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,291.80, 19,780.80 and 12,848.88 is: 19,121.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,291.80 : 19,780.80 = 12,848.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,291.80/19,780.80 = 12,848.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,291.80x = 19,780.80 × 12,848.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,291.80x = 254,161,125.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,161,125.50/13,291.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,121.65

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