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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,191.26, 27,848.16 and 13,119.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,191.26, 27,848.16 and 13,119.96 is: 18,095.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,191.26 : 27,848.16 = 13,119.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,191.26/27,848.16 = 13,119.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,191.26x = 27,848.16 × 13,119.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,191.26x = 365,366,745.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,366,745.27/20,191.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,095.29

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