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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,857.42, 27,384.96 and 13,493.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,857.42, 27,384.96 and 13,493.55 is: 18,608.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,857.42 : 27,384.96 = 13,493.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,857.42/27,384.96 = 13,493.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,857.42x = 27,384.96 × 13,493.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,857.42x = 369,520,327.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,520,327.01/19,857.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,608.68

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