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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,698.44, 27,181.91 and 13,742.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,698.44, 27,181.91 and 13,742.91 is: 18,963.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,698.44 : 27,181.91 = 13,742.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,698.44/27,181.91 = 13,742.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,698.44x = 27,181.91 × 13,742.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,698.44x = 373,558,577.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,558,577.12/19,698.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,963.87

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