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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,642.38, 27,095.94 and 13,663.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,642.38, 27,095.94 and 13,663.66 is: 18,848.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,642.38 : 27,095.94 = 13,663.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,642.38/27,095.94 = 13,663.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,642.38x = 27,095.94 × 13,663.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,642.38x = 370,229,711.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,229,711.54/19,642.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,848.52

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