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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,253.38, 27,929.22 and 13,539.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,253.38, 27,929.22 and 13,539.02 is: 18,670.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,253.38 : 27,929.22 = 13,539.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,253.38/27,929.22 = 13,539.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,253.38x = 27,929.22 × 13,539.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,253.38x = 378,134,268.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,134,268.16/20,253.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,670.18

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