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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,316.80, 19,975.20 and 8,370.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,316.80, 19,975.20 and 8,370.40 is: 12,555.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,316.80 : 19,975.20 = 8,370.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,316.80/19,975.20 = 8,370.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,316.80x = 19,975.20 × 8,370.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,316.80x = 167,200,414.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,200,414.08/13,316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,555.60

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