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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,920.20, 20,880.30 and 13,272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,920.20, 20,880.30 and 13,272.20 is: 19,908.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,920.20 : 20,880.30 = 13,272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,920.20/20,880.30 = 13,272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,920.20x = 20,880.30 × 13,272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,920.20x = 277,127,517.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,127,517.66/13,920.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,908.30

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