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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,681.94, 27,170.77 and 13,636.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,681.94, 27,170.77 and 13,636.77 is: 18,825.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,681.94 : 27,170.77 = 13,636.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,681.94/27,170.77 = 13,636.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,681.94x = 27,170.77 × 13,636.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,681.94x = 370,521,405.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,521,405.36/19,681.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,825.45

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