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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,770.55, 27,289.70 and 13,062.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,770.55, 27,289.70 and 13,062.13 is: 18,029.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,770.55 : 27,289.70 = 13,062.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,770.55/27,289.70 = 13,062.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,770.55x = 27,289.70 × 13,062.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,770.55x = 356,461,609.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,461,609.06/19,770.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,029.93

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