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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,388.80, 20,126.40 and 12,611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,388.80, 20,126.40 and 12,611.20 is: 18,957.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,388.80 : 20,126.40 = 12,611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,388.80/20,126.40 = 12,611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,388.80x = 20,126.40 × 12,611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,388.80x = 253,818,055.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,818,055.68/13,388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,957.49

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