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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,799.20, 20,698.80 and 13,194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,799.20, 20,698.80 and 13,194.40 is: 19,791.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,799.20 : 20,698.80 = 13,194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,799.20/20,698.80 = 13,194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,799.20x = 20,698.80 × 13,194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,799.20x = 273,108,246.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,108,246.72/13,799.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,791.60

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