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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,022.26, 27,629.91 and 12,468.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,022.26, 27,629.91 and 12,468.06 is: 17,205.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,022.26 : 27,629.91 = 12,468.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,022.26/27,629.91 = 12,468.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,022.26x = 27,629.91 × 12,468.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,022.26x = 344,491,375.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,491,375.67/20,022.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,205.42

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