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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,427.03, 28,191.34 and 13,726.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,427.03, 28,191.34 and 13,726.61 is: 18,944.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,427.03 : 28,191.34 = 13,726.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,427.03/28,191.34 = 13,726.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,427.03x = 28,191.34 × 13,726.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,427.03x = 386,971,511.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,971,511.48/20,427.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,944.09

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