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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,823.23, 27,357.32 and 13,097.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,823.23, 27,357.32 and 13,097.05 is: 18,074.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,823.23 : 27,357.32 = 13,097.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,823.23/27,357.32 = 13,097.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,823.23x = 27,357.32 × 13,097.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,823.23x = 358,300,187.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,300,187.91/19,823.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,074.76

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