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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,921.67, 27,514.65 and 13,537.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,921.67, 27,514.65 and 13,537.60 is: 18,697.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,921.67 : 27,514.65 = 13,537.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,921.67/27,514.65 = 13,537.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,921.67x = 27,514.65 × 13,537.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,921.67x = 372,482,325.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,482,325.84/19,921.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,697.34

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