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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,004.30, 27,594.06 and 12,934.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,004.30, 27,594.06 and 12,934.89 is: 17,842.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,004.30 : 27,594.06 = 12,934.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,004.30/27,594.06 = 12,934.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,004.30x = 27,594.06 × 12,934.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,004.30x = 356,926,234.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,926,234.23/20,004.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,842.47

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