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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,853.93, 27,399.87 and 13,127.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,853.93, 27,399.87 and 13,127.90 is: 18,117.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,853.93 : 27,399.87 = 13,127.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,853.93/27,399.87 = 13,127.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,853.93x = 27,399.87 × 13,127.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,853.93x = 359,702,616.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,702,616.37/19,853.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,117.45

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