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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,877.85, 27,432.80 and 13,151.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,877.85, 27,432.80 and 13,151.82 is: 18,150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,877.85 : 27,432.80 = 13,151.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,877.85/27,432.80 = 13,151.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,877.85x = 27,432.80 × 13,151.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,877.85x = 360,791,247.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,791,247.70/19,877.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,150.42

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