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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,617.85, 27,078.56 and 13,333.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,617.85, 27,078.56 and 13,333.87 is: 18,404.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,617.85 : 27,078.56 = 13,333.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,617.85/27,078.56 = 13,333.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,617.85x = 27,078.56 × 13,333.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,617.85x = 361,061,914.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,061,914.46/19,617.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,404.77

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