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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,033.27, 27,651.66 and 13,232.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,033.27, 27,651.66 and 13,232.26 is: 18,264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,033.27 : 27,651.66 = 13,232.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,033.27/27,651.66 = 13,232.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,033.27x = 27,651.66 × 13,232.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,033.27x = 365,893,954.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,893,954.55/20,033.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,264.32

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