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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,592.59, 27,046.05 and 13,227.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,592.59, 27,046.05 and 13,227.81 is: 18,259.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,592.59 : 27,046.05 = 13,227.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,592.59/27,046.05 = 13,227.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,592.59x = 27,046.05 × 13,227.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,592.59x = 357,759,875.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,759,875.42/19,592.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,259.96

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