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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,767.45, 27,268.78 and 13,394.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,767.45, 27,268.78 and 13,394.37 is: 18,477.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,767.45 : 27,268.78 = 13,394.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,767.45/27,268.78 = 13,394.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,767.45x = 27,268.78 × 13,394.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,767.45x = 365,248,128.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,248,128.77/19,767.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,477.25

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