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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,359.20, 20,043.60 and 12,879.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,359.20, 20,043.60 and 12,879.20 is: 19,323.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,359.20 : 20,043.60 = 12,879.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,359.20/20,043.60 = 12,879.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,359.20x = 20,043.60 × 12,879.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,359.20x = 258,145,533.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,145,533.12/13,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,323.43

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