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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,949.96, 27,542.23 and 13,244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,949.96, 27,542.23 and 13,244.76 is: 18,285.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,949.96 : 27,542.23 = 13,244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,949.96/27,542.23 = 13,244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,949.96x = 27,542.23 × 13,244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,949.96x = 364,790,193.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,790,193.10/19,949.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,285.26

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