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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,004.09, 27,593.76 and 12,934.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,004.09, 27,593.76 and 12,934.68 is: 17,842.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,004.09 : 27,593.76 = 12,934.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,004.09/27,593.76 = 12,934.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,004.09x = 27,593.76 × 12,934.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,004.09x = 356,916,455.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,916,455.60/20,004.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,842.17

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