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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,183.76, 27,837.81 and 13,112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,183.76, 27,837.81 and 13,112.46 is: 18,084.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,183.76 : 27,837.81 = 13,112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,183.76/27,837.81 = 13,112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,183.76x = 27,837.81 × 13,112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,183.76x = 365,022,170.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,022,170.11/20,183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,084.94

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