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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,675.38, 27,162.08 and 13,335.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,675.38, 27,162.08 and 13,335.49 is: 18,409.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,675.38 : 27,162.08 = 13,335.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,675.38/27,162.08 = 13,335.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,675.38x = 27,162.08 × 13,335.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,675.38x = 362,219,646.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,219,646.22/19,675.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,409.79

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