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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,107.26, 27,748.92 and 13,382.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,107.26, 27,748.92 and 13,382.10 is: 18,467.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,107.26 : 27,748.92 = 13,382.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,107.26/27,748.92 = 13,382.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,107.26x = 27,748.92 × 13,382.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,107.26x = 371,338,822.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,338,822.33/20,107.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,467.90

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