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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,802.40, 19,148.40 and 13,219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,802.40, 19,148.40 and 13,219.20 is: 18,339.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,802.40 : 19,148.40 = 13,219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,802.40/19,148.40 = 13,219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,802.40x = 19,148.40 × 13,219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,802.40x = 253,126,529.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,126,529.28/13,802.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,339.31

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