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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,011.23, 27,614.73 and 12,941.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,011.23, 27,614.73 and 12,941.67 is: 17,859.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,011.23 : 27,614.73 = 12,941.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,011.23/27,614.73 = 12,941.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,011.23x = 27,614.73 × 12,941.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,011.23x = 357,380,722.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,380,722.80/20,011.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,859.01

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