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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,812.80, 20,719.20 and 12,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,812.80, 20,719.20 and 12,171.20 is: 18,256.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,812.80 : 20,719.20 = 12,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,812.80/20,719.20 = 12,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,812.80x = 20,719.20 × 12,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,812.80x = 252,177,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,177,527.04/13,812.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,256.80

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