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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,599.02, 27,031.82 and 13,627.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,599.02, 27,031.82 and 13,627.70 is: 18,795.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,599.02 : 27,031.82 = 13,627.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,599.02/27,031.82 = 13,627.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,599.02x = 27,031.82 × 13,627.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,599.02x = 368,381,533.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,381,533.41/19,599.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,795.92

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