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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,832.76, 20,697.18 and 13,082.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,832.76, 20,697.18 and 13,082.52 is: 19,574.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,832.76 : 20,697.18 = 13,082.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,832.76/20,697.18 = 13,082.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,832.76x = 20,697.18 × 13,082.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,832.76x = 270,771,271.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,771,271.29/13,832.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,574.64

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