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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,330.60, 19,995.90 and 12,761.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,330.60, 19,995.90 and 12,761.80 is: 19,142.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,330.60 : 19,995.90 = 12,761.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,330.60/19,995.90 = 12,761.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,330.60x = 19,995.90 × 12,761.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,330.60x = 255,183,676.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,183,676.62/13,330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,142.70

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