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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,148.12, 27,794.88 and 13,071.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,148.12, 27,794.88 and 13,071.96 is: 18,033.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,148.12 : 27,794.88 = 13,071.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,148.12/27,794.88 = 13,071.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,148.12x = 27,794.88 × 13,071.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,148.12x = 363,333,559.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,333,559.56/20,148.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,033.12

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