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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,274.01, 27,997.38 and 19,169.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,274.01, 27,997.38 and 19,169.57 is: 26,472.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,274.01 : 27,997.38 = 19,169.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,274.01/27,997.38 = 19,169.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,274.01x = 27,997.38 × 19,169.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,274.01x = 536,697,805.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,697,805.72/20,274.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,472.21

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