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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,591.87, 27,045.06 and 13,227.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,591.87, 27,045.06 and 13,227.09 is: 18,258.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,591.87 : 27,045.06 = 13,227.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,591.87/27,045.06 = 13,227.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,591.87x = 27,045.06 × 13,227.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,591.87x = 357,727,357.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,727,357.61/19,591.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,258.97

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