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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,223.09, 27,907.61 and 13,163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,223.09, 27,907.61 and 13,163.13 is: 18,164.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,223.09 : 27,907.61 = 13,163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,223.09/27,907.61 = 13,163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,223.09x = 27,907.61 × 13,163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,223.09x = 367,351,432.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,351,432.60/20,223.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,164.95

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