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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,233.49, 27,912.29 and 13,520.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,233.49, 27,912.29 and 13,520.76 is: 18,652.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,233.49 : 27,912.29 = 13,520.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,233.49/27,912.29 = 13,520.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,233.49x = 27,912.29 × 13,520.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,233.49x = 377,395,306.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,395,306.54/20,233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,652.02

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