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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,665.38, 27,111.69 and 19,053.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,665.38, 27,111.69 and 19,053.86 is: 26,268.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,665.38 : 27,111.69 = 19,053.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,665.38/27,111.69 = 19,053.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,665.38x = 27,111.69 × 19,053.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,665.38x = 516,582,345.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,582,345.62/19,665.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,268.62

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