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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,883.59, 27,433.83 and 13,167.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,883.59, 27,433.83 and 13,167.07 is: 18,166.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,883.59 : 27,433.83 = 13,167.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,883.59/27,433.83 = 13,167.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,883.59x = 27,433.83 × 13,167.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,883.59x = 361,223,159.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,223,159.98/19,883.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,166.90

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