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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,084.96, 27,707.92 and 13,013.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,084.96, 27,707.92 and 13,013.76 is: 17,952.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,084.96 : 27,707.92 = 13,013.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,084.96/27,707.92 = 13,013.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,084.96x = 27,707.92 × 13,013.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,084.96x = 360,584,220.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,584,220.98/20,084.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,952.95

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