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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,332.80, 19,999.20 and 12,123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,332.80, 19,999.20 and 12,123.20 is: 18,184.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,332.80 : 19,999.20 = 12,123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,332.80/19,999.20 = 12,123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,332.80x = 19,999.20 × 12,123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,332.80x = 242,454,301.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,454,301.44/13,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,184.80

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