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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,006.82, 27,617.31 and 13,199.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,006.82, 27,617.31 and 13,199.76 is: 18,220.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,006.82 : 27,617.31 = 13,199.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,006.82/27,617.31 = 13,199.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,006.82x = 27,617.31 × 13,199.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,006.82x = 364,541,863.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,541,863.85/20,006.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,220.88

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