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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,080.36, 27,720.42 and 13,377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,080.36, 27,720.42 and 13,377.16 is: 18,466.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,080.36 : 27,720.42 = 13,377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,080.36/27,720.42 = 13,377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,080.36x = 27,720.42 × 13,377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,080.36x = 370,820,493.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,820,493.61/20,080.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,466.82

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