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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,259.22, 27,977.76 and 13,189.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,259.22, 27,977.76 and 13,189.75 is: 18,214.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,259.22 : 27,977.76 = 13,189.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,259.22/27,977.76 = 13,189.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,259.22x = 27,977.76 × 13,189.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,259.22x = 369,019,659.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,019,659.96/20,259.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,214.90

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