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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,071.97, 27,703.92 and 13,357.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,071.97, 27,703.92 and 13,357.88 is: 18,436.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,071.97 : 27,703.92 = 13,357.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,071.97/27,703.92 = 13,357.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,071.97x = 27,703.92 × 13,357.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,071.97x = 370,065,500.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,065,500.37/20,071.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,436.93

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