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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,607.20, 20,415.60 and 13,127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,607.20, 20,415.60 and 13,127.20 is: 19,695.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,607.20 : 20,415.60 = 13,127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,607.20/20,415.60 = 13,127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,607.20x = 20,415.60 × 13,127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,607.20x = 267,999,664.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,999,664.32/13,607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,695.43

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