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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,223, 27,910.62 and 19,337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,223, 27,910.62 and 19,337.40 is: 26,688.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,223 : 27,910.62 = 19,337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,223/27,910.62 = 19,337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,223x = 27,910.62 × 19,337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,223x = 539,718,823.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,718,823.19/20,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,688.37

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