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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,985.68, 27,583.56 and 19,099.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,985.68, 27,583.56 and 19,099.92 is: 26,361.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,985.68 : 27,583.56 = 19,099.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,985.68/27,583.56 = 19,099.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,985.68x = 27,583.56 × 19,099.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,985.68x = 526,843,789.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,843,789.32/19,985.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,361.06

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