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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,005.72, 27,619.50 and 13,300.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,005.72, 27,619.50 and 13,300.36 is: 18,362.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,005.72 : 27,619.50 = 13,300.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,005.72/27,619.50 = 13,300.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,005.72x = 27,619.50 × 13,300.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,005.72x = 367,349,293.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,349,293.02/20,005.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,362.21

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