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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,993.74, 27,573.75 and 13,630.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,993.74, 27,573.75 and 13,630.62 is: 18,798.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,993.74 : 27,573.75 = 13,630.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,993.74/27,573.75 = 13,630.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,993.74x = 27,573.75 × 13,630.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,993.74x = 375,847,308.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,847,308.23/19,993.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,798.25

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