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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,274.51, 27,945.36 and 13,557.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,274.51, 27,945.36 and 13,557.69 is: 18,687.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,274.51 : 27,945.36 = 13,557.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,274.51/27,945.36 = 13,557.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,274.51x = 27,945.36 × 13,557.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,274.51x = 378,874,527.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,874,527.82/20,274.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,687.23

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