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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,755.68, 27,272.48 and 13,045.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,755.68, 27,272.48 and 13,045.60 is: 18,009.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,755.68 : 27,272.48 = 13,045.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,755.68/27,272.48 = 13,045.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,755.68x = 27,272.48 × 13,045.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,755.68x = 355,785,865.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,785,865.09/19,755.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,009.29

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