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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,703.84, 27,181.17 and 13,330.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,703.84, 27,181.17 and 13,330.71 is: 18,389.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,703.84 : 27,181.17 = 13,330.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,703.84/27,181.17 = 13,330.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,703.84x = 27,181.17 × 13,330.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,703.84x = 362,344,294.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,344,294.73/19,703.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,389.53

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