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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,759.39, 27,273.03 and 13,710.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,759.39, 27,273.03 and 13,710.06 is: 18,923.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,759.39 : 27,273.03 = 13,710.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,759.39/27,273.03 = 13,710.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,759.39x = 27,273.03 × 13,710.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,759.39x = 373,914,864.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,914,864.83/19,759.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,923.40

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