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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,949.88, 27,510.38 and 13,145.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,949.88, 27,510.38 and 13,145.67 is: 18,127.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,949.88 : 27,510.38 = 13,145.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,949.88/27,510.38 = 13,145.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,949.88x = 27,510.38 × 13,145.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,949.88x = 361,642,380.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,642,380.10/19,949.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,127.55

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