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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,307.20, 19,960.80 and 12,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,307.20, 19,960.80 and 12,659.20 is: 18,988.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,307.20 : 19,960.80 = 12,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,307.20/19,960.80 = 12,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,307.20x = 19,960.80 × 12,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,307.20x = 252,687,759.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,687,759.36/13,307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,988.80

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