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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,327.20, 19,990.80 and 12,679.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,327.20, 19,990.80 and 12,679.20 is: 19,018.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,327.20 : 19,990.80 = 12,679.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,327.20/19,990.80 = 12,679.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,327.20x = 19,990.80 × 12,679.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,327.20x = 253,467,351.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,467,351.36/13,327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,018.80

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