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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,698.59, 27,173.53 and 13,316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,698.59, 27,173.53 and 13,316.80 is: 18,370.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,698.59 : 27,173.53 = 13,316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,698.59/27,173.53 = 13,316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,698.59x = 27,173.53 × 13,316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,698.59x = 361,864,464.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,864,464.30/19,698.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,370.07

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