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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,320.80, 19,981.20 and 12,552.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,320.80, 19,981.20 and 12,552.80 is: 18,829.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,320.80 : 19,981.20 = 12,552.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,320.80/19,981.20 = 12,552.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,320.80x = 19,981.20 × 12,552.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,320.80x = 250,820,007.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,820,007.36/13,320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,829.20

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