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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,973.48, 27,363.35 and 19,225.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,973.48, 27,363.35 and 19,225.64 is: 26,338.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,973.48 : 27,363.35 = 19,225.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,973.48/27,363.35 = 19,225.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,973.48x = 27,363.35 × 19,225.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,973.48x = 526,077,683.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,077,683.35/19,973.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,338.82

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