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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,314.48, 19,832.16 and 12,640.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,314.48, 19,832.16 and 12,640.56 is: 18,828.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,314.48 : 19,832.16 = 12,640.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,314.48/19,832.16 = 12,640.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,314.48x = 19,832.16 × 12,640.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,314.48x = 250,689,608.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,689,608.41/13,314.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,828.34

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