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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,035.91, 27,644.59 and 12,953.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,035.91, 27,644.59 and 12,953.81 is: 17,873.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,035.91 : 27,644.59 = 12,953.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,035.91/27,644.59 = 12,953.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,035.91x = 27,644.59 × 12,953.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,035.91x = 358,102,851.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,102,851.69/20,035.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,873.05

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