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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,809.82, 27,333.07 and 13,437.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,809.82, 27,333.07 and 13,437.28 is: 18,540.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,809.82 : 27,333.07 = 13,437.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,809.82/27,333.07 = 13,437.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,809.82x = 27,333.07 × 13,437.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,809.82x = 367,282,114.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,282,114.85/19,809.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,540.41

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