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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,212.84, 27,898.02 and 13,585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,212.84, 27,898.02 and 13,585 is: 18,750.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,212.84 : 27,898.02 = 13,585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,212.84/27,898.02 = 13,585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,212.84x = 27,898.02 × 13,585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,212.84x = 378,994,601.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,994,601.70/20,212.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,750.19

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