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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,036.16, 27,624.24 and 13,737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,036.16, 27,624.24 and 13,737.60 is: 18,940.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,036.16 : 27,624.24 = 13,737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,036.16/27,624.24 = 13,737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,036.16x = 27,624.24 × 13,737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,036.16x = 379,490,759.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,490,759.42/20,036.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,940.29

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