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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,845.19, 27,387.59 and 13,119.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,845.19, 27,387.59 and 13,119.15 is: 18,105.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,845.19 : 27,387.59 = 13,119.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,845.19/27,387.59 = 13,119.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,845.19x = 27,387.59 × 13,119.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,845.19x = 359,301,901.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,301,901.35/19,845.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,105.24

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