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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,266.56, 27,950.40 and 13,190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,266.56, 27,950.40 and 13,190.40 is: 18,191.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,266.56 : 27,950.40 = 13,190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,266.56/27,950.40 = 13,190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,266.56x = 27,950.40 × 13,190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,266.56x = 368,676,956.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,676,956.16/20,266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,191.39

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