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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,030.67, 27,632.92 and 12,959.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,030.67, 27,632.92 and 12,959.37 is: 17,877.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,030.67 : 27,632.92 = 12,959.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,030.67/27,632.92 = 12,959.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,030.67x = 27,632.92 × 12,959.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,030.67x = 358,105,234.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,105,234.46/20,030.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,877.85

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