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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,763.68, 27,284.88 and 13,722.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,763.68, 27,284.88 and 13,722.88 is: 18,945.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,763.68 : 27,284.88 = 13,722.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,763.68/27,284.88 = 13,722.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,763.68x = 27,284.88 × 13,722.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,763.68x = 374,427,134.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,427,134.05/19,763.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,945.21

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