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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,099.53, 27,734.56 and 13,389.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,099.53, 27,734.56 and 13,389.49 is: 18,475.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,099.53 : 27,734.56 = 13,389.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,099.53/27,734.56 = 13,389.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,099.53x = 27,734.56 × 13,389.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,099.53x = 371,351,613.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,351,613.77/20,099.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,475.64

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