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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,861.37, 27,390.39 and 13,497.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,861.37, 27,390.39 and 13,497.50 is: 18,614.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,861.37 : 27,390.39 = 13,497.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,861.37/27,390.39 = 13,497.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,861.37x = 27,390.39 × 13,497.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,861.37x = 369,701,789.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,701,789.03/19,861.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,614.11

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