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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,348.80, 20,023.20 and 12,268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,348.80, 20,023.20 and 12,268.80 is: 18,403.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,348.80 : 20,023.20 = 12,268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,348.80/20,023.20 = 12,268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,348.80x = 20,023.20 × 12,268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,348.80x = 245,660,636.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,660,636.16/13,348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,403.20

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