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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,223.06, 27,890.37 and 13,146.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,223.06, 27,890.37 and 13,146.90 is: 18,131.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,223.06 : 27,890.37 = 13,146.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,223.06/27,890.37 = 13,146.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,223.06x = 27,890.37 × 13,146.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,223.06x = 366,671,905.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,671,905.35/20,223.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,131.38

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