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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,921.20, 20,881.80 and 13,240.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,921.20, 20,881.80 and 13,240.80 is: 19,861.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,921.20 : 20,881.80 = 13,240.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,921.20/20,881.80 = 13,240.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,921.20x = 20,881.80 × 13,240.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,921.20x = 276,491,737.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,491,737.44/13,921.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,861.20

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