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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,712.81, 27,157.47 and 13,733.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,712.81, 27,157.47 and 13,733.66 is: 18,920.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,712.81 : 27,157.47 = 13,733.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,712.81/27,157.47 = 13,733.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,712.81x = 27,157.47 × 13,733.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,712.81x = 372,971,459.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,971,459.44/19,712.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,920.26

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