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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,197.62, 27,874.02 and 13,478.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,197.62, 27,874.02 and 13,478.97 is: 18,601.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,197.62 : 27,874.02 = 13,478.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,197.62/27,874.02 = 13,478.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,197.62x = 27,874.02 × 13,478.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,197.62x = 375,713,079.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,713,079.36/20,197.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,601.85

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