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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,376.40, 20,107.80 and 12,339.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,376.40, 20,107.80 and 12,339.60 is: 18,549.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,376.40 : 20,107.80 = 12,339.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,376.40/20,107.80 = 12,339.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,376.40x = 20,107.80 × 12,339.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,376.40x = 248,122,208.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,122,208.88/13,376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,549.25

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