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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,592.81, 27,056.52 and 13,640.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,592.81, 27,056.52 and 13,640.75 is: 18,837.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,592.81 : 27,056.52 = 13,640.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,592.81/27,056.52 = 13,640.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,592.81x = 27,056.52 × 13,640.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,592.81x = 369,071,021.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,071,021.70/19,592.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,837.07

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