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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,827.96, 27,367.56 and 13,465.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,827.96, 27,367.56 and 13,465.32 is: 18,585.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,827.96 : 27,367.56 = 13,465.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,827.96/27,367.56 = 13,465.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,827.96x = 27,367.56 × 13,465.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,827.96x = 368,512,953.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,512,953.02/19,827.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,585.52

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