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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,200.59, 27,512.46 and 19,969.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,200.59, 27,512.46 and 19,969.13 is: 27,197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,200.59 : 27,512.46 = 19,969.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,200.59/27,512.46 = 19,969.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,200.59x = 27,512.46 × 19,969.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,200.59x = 549,399,959.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,399,959.14/20,200.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,197.22

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