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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,702.94, 27,188.11 and 13,747.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,702.94, 27,188.11 and 13,747.41 is: 18,970.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,702.94 : 27,188.11 = 13,747.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,702.94/27,188.11 = 13,747.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,702.94x = 27,188.11 × 13,747.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,702.94x = 373,766,095.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,766,095.30/19,702.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,970.07

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