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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,189.71, 27,849.99 and 13,120.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,189.71, 27,849.99 and 13,120.84 is: 18,099.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,189.71 : 27,849.99 = 13,120.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,189.71/27,849.99 = 13,120.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,189.71x = 27,849.99 × 13,120.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,189.71x = 365,415,262.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,415,262.79/20,189.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,099.08

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