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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,717.24, 27,203.26 and 13,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,717.24, 27,203.26 and 13,006.20 is: 17,944.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,717.24 : 27,203.26 = 13,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,717.24/27,203.26 = 13,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,717.24x = 27,203.26 × 13,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,717.24x = 353,811,040.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,811,040.21/19,717.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,944.25

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