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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,371.20, 20,056.80 and 13,176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,371.20, 20,056.80 and 13,176.80 is: 19,765.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,371.20 : 20,056.80 = 13,176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,371.20/20,056.80 = 13,176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,371.20x = 20,056.80 × 13,176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,371.20x = 264,284,442.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,284,442.24/13,371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,765.20

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