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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,360.80, 20,017.60 and 11,912.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,360.80, 20,017.60 and 11,912.80 is: 17,848.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,360.80 : 20,017.60 = 11,912.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,360.80/20,017.60 = 11,912.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,360.80x = 20,017.60 × 11,912.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,360.80x = 238,465,665.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,465,665.28/13,360.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,848.16

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