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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,265.32, 27,944.10 and 13,178.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,265.32, 27,944.10 and 13,178.60 is: 18,172.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,265.32 : 27,944.10 = 13,178.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,265.32/27,944.10 = 13,178.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,265.32x = 27,944.10 × 13,178.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,265.32x = 368,264,116.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,264,116.26/20,265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,172.13

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