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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,689.06, 27,161.54 and 13,317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,689.06, 27,161.54 and 13,317.88 is: 18,372.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,689.06 : 27,161.54 = 13,317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,689.06/27,161.54 = 13,317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,689.06x = 27,161.54 × 13,317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,689.06x = 361,734,130.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,734,130.34/19,689.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,372.34

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