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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,993.41, 27,013.51 and 13,836.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,993.41, 27,013.51 and 13,836.34 is: 20,772.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,993.41 : 27,013.51 = 13,836.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,993.41/27,013.51 = 13,836.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,993.41x = 27,013.51 × 13,836.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,993.41x = 373,768,006.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,768,006.83/17,993.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,772.50

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