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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,234.16, 27,927.84 and 13,148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,234.16, 27,927.84 and 13,148.28 is: 18,147.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,234.16 : 27,927.84 = 13,148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,234.16/27,927.84 = 13,148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,234.16x = 27,927.84 × 13,148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,234.16x = 367,203,060.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,203,060.12/20,234.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,147.68

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