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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,715.72, 27,198.22 and 13,344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,715.72, 27,198.22 and 13,344.52 is: 18,409.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,715.72 : 27,198.22 = 13,344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,715.72/27,198.22 = 13,344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,715.72x = 27,198.22 × 13,344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,715.72x = 362,947,190.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,947,190.75/19,715.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,409.03

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