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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,937.09, 27,524.64 and 13,231.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,937.09, 27,524.64 and 13,231.81 is: 18,267.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,937.09 : 27,524.64 = 13,231.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,937.09/27,524.64 = 13,231.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,937.09x = 27,524.64 × 13,231.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,937.09x = 364,200,806.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,200,806.80/19,937.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,267.50

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