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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,708.74, 27,187.92 and 13,335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,708.74, 27,187.92 and 13,335.60 is: 18,396.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,708.74 : 27,187.92 = 13,335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,708.74/27,187.92 = 13,335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,708.74x = 27,187.92 × 13,335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,708.74x = 362,567,225.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,567,225.95/19,708.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,396.27

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