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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,140.24, 27,787.44 and 13,060.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,140.24, 27,787.44 and 13,060.96 is: 18,020.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,140.24 : 27,787.44 = 13,060.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,140.24/27,787.44 = 13,060.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,140.24x = 27,787.44 × 13,060.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,140.24x = 362,930,642.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,930,642.34/20,140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,020.17

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