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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,267.93, 27,982.56 and 13,905.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,267.93, 27,982.56 and 13,905.17 is: 19,197.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,267.93 : 27,982.56 = 13,905.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,267.93/27,982.56 = 13,905.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,267.93x = 27,982.56 × 13,905.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,267.93x = 389,102,253.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,102,253.84/20,267.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,197.93

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