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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,190.76, 27,862.31 and 13,475.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,190.76, 27,862.31 and 13,475.45 is: 18,595.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,190.76 : 27,862.31 = 13,475.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,190.76/27,862.31 = 13,475.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,190.76x = 27,862.31 × 13,475.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,190.76x = 375,457,268.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,457,268.63/20,190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,595.50

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