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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,007.76, 30,037.56 and 12,627.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,007.76, 30,037.56 and 12,627.04 is: 18,956.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,007.76 : 30,037.56 = 12,627.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,007.76/30,037.56 = 12,627.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,007.76x = 30,037.56 × 12,627.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,007.76x = 379,285,471.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,285,471.62/20,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,956.92

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