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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,999.27, 27,651.57 and 19,683.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,999.27, 27,651.57 and 19,683.51 is: 27,214.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,999.27 : 27,651.57 = 19,683.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,999.27/27,651.57 = 19,683.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,999.27x = 27,651.57 × 19,683.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,999.27x = 544,279,954.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,279,954.61/19,999.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,214.99

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