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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,660.80, 27,085.76 and 13,682.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,660.80, 27,085.76 and 13,682.20 is: 18,849.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,660.80 : 27,085.76 = 13,682.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,660.80/27,085.76 = 13,682.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,660.80x = 27,085.76 × 13,682.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,660.80x = 370,592,785.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,592,785.47/19,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,849.32

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