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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,786.68, 27,313.20 and 13,507.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,786.68, 27,313.20 and 13,507.56 is: 18,645.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,786.68 : 27,313.20 = 13,507.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,786.68/27,313.20 = 13,507.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,786.68x = 27,313.20 × 13,507.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,786.68x = 368,934,687.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,934,687.79/19,786.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,645.61

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