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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,768.08, 27,233.10 and 13,789.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,768.08, 27,233.10 and 13,789.20 is: 18,996.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,768.08 : 27,233.10 = 13,789.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,768.08/27,233.10 = 13,789.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,768.08x = 27,233.10 × 13,789.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,768.08x = 375,522,662.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,522,662.52/19,768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,996.42

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