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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,769.67, 27,288.50 and 13,061.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,769.67, 27,288.50 and 13,061.25 is: 18,028.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,769.67 : 27,288.50 = 13,061.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,769.67/27,288.50 = 13,061.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,769.67x = 27,288.50 × 13,061.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,769.67x = 356,421,855.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,421,855.32/19,769.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,028.72

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