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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,660.87, 27,131.83 and 13,695.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,660.87, 27,131.83 and 13,695.85 is: 18,900.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,660.87 : 27,131.83 = 13,695.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,660.87/27,131.83 = 13,695.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,660.87x = 27,131.83 × 13,695.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,660.87x = 371,593,473.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,593,473.91/19,660.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,900.15

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