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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,887.20, 20,830.80 and 13,206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,887.20, 20,830.80 and 13,206.80 is: 19,810.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,887.20 : 20,830.80 = 13,206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,887.20/20,830.80 = 13,206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,887.20x = 20,830.80 × 13,206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,887.20x = 275,108,209.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,108,209.44/13,887.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,810.20

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