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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,349.60, 20,024.40 and 12,780.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,349.60, 20,024.40 and 12,780.80 is: 19,171.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,349.60 : 20,024.40 = 12,780.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,349.60/20,024.40 = 12,780.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,349.60x = 20,024.40 × 12,780.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,349.60x = 255,927,851.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,927,851.52/13,349.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,171.20

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