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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,844.79, 27,387.21 and 13,118.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,844.79, 27,387.21 and 13,118.73 is: 18,104.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,844.79 : 27,387.21 = 13,118.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,844.79/27,387.21 = 13,118.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,844.79x = 27,387.21 × 13,118.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,844.79x = 359,285,413.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,285,413.44/19,844.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,104.77

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