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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,708.69, 27,188.59 and 13,337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,708.69, 27,188.59 and 13,337.52 is: 18,399.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,708.69 : 27,188.59 = 13,337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,708.69/27,188.59 = 13,337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,708.69x = 27,188.59 × 13,337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,708.69x = 362,628,362.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,628,362.90/19,708.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,399.41

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