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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,171.63, 27,964.44 and 19,105.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,171.63, 27,964.44 and 19,105.27 is: 26,486.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,171.63 : 27,964.44 = 19,105.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,171.63/27,964.44 = 19,105.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,171.63x = 27,964.44 × 19,105.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,171.63x = 534,268,106.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,268,106.69/20,171.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,486.11

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