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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,064.56, 27,693.72 and 19,127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,064.56, 27,693.72 and 19,127.12 is: 26,399.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,064.56 : 27,693.72 = 19,127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,064.56/27,693.72 = 19,127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,064.56x = 27,693.72 × 19,127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,064.56x = 529,701,105.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,701,105.69/20,064.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,399.84

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