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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,147.73, 27,778.86 and 13,418.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,147.73, 27,778.86 and 13,418.60 is: 18,501.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,147.73 : 27,778.86 = 13,418.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,147.73/27,778.86 = 13,418.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,147.73x = 27,778.86 × 13,418.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,147.73x = 372,753,410.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,753,410.80/20,147.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,501.01

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