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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,320.56, 20,003.12 and 12,790.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,320.56, 20,003.12 and 12,790.80 is: 19,207.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,320.56 : 20,003.12 = 12,790.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,320.56/20,003.12 = 12,790.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,320.56x = 20,003.12 × 12,790.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,320.56x = 255,855,907.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,855,907.30/13,320.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,207.59

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