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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,177.20, 27,846.68 and 13,801.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,177.20, 27,846.68 and 13,801.69 is: 19,047.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,177.20 : 27,846.68 = 13,801.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,177.20/27,846.68 = 13,801.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,177.20x = 27,846.68 × 13,801.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,177.20x = 384,331,244.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,331,244.89/20,177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,047.80

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