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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,192.61, 27,867.13 and 13,473.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,192.61, 27,867.13 and 13,473.97 is: 18,594.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,192.61 : 27,867.13 = 13,473.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,192.61/27,867.13 = 13,473.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,192.61x = 27,867.13 × 13,473.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,192.61x = 375,480,873.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,480,873.61/20,192.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,594.96

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