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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,518.40, 20,277.60 and 12,697.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,518.40, 20,277.60 and 12,697.60 is: 19,046.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,518.40 : 20,277.60 = 12,697.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,518.40/20,277.60 = 12,697.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,518.40x = 20,277.60 × 12,697.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,518.40x = 257,476,853.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,476,853.76/13,518.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,046.40

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