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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,639.77, 20,477.88 and 13,196.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,639.77, 20,477.88 and 13,196.90 is: 19,812.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,639.77 : 20,477.88 = 13,196.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,639.77/20,477.88 = 13,196.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,639.77x = 20,477.88 × 13,196.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,639.77x = 270,244,534.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,244,534.57/13,639.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,812.98

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