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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,405.60, 20,108.40 and 12,692.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,405.60, 20,108.40 and 12,692.80 is: 19,039.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,405.60 : 20,108.40 = 12,692.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,405.60/20,108.40 = 12,692.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,405.60x = 20,108.40 × 12,692.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,405.60x = 255,231,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,231,899.52/13,405.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,039.20

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