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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,233.24, 27,911.94 and 13,520.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,233.24, 27,911.94 and 13,520.51 is: 18,651.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,233.24 : 27,911.94 = 13,520.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,233.24/27,911.94 = 13,520.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,233.24x = 27,911.94 × 13,520.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,233.24x = 377,383,663.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,383,663.89/20,233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,651.67

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