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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,227.68, 27,906.12 and 13,151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,227.68, 27,906.12 and 13,151.52 is: 18,143.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,227.68 : 27,906.12 = 13,151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,227.68/27,906.12 = 13,151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,227.68x = 27,906.12 × 13,151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,227.68x = 367,007,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,007,895.30/20,227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,143.85

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