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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,740.80, 20,611.20 and 12,671.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,740.80, 20,611.20 and 12,671.60 is: 19,007.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,740.80 : 20,611.20 = 12,671.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,740.80/20,611.20 = 12,671.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,740.80x = 20,611.20 × 12,671.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,740.80x = 261,176,881.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,176,881.92/13,740.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,007.40

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