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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,710.72, 27,191.34 and 13,339.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,710.72, 27,191.34 and 13,339.53 is: 18,402.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,710.72 : 27,191.34 = 13,339.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,710.72/27,191.34 = 13,339.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,710.72x = 27,191.34 × 13,339.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,710.72x = 362,719,695.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,719,695.67/19,710.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,402.15

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