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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,039.43, 27,666.99 and 12,872.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,039.43, 27,666.99 and 12,872.23 is: 17,771.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,039.43 : 27,666.99 = 12,872.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,039.43/27,666.99 = 12,872.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,039.43x = 27,666.99 × 12,872.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,039.43x = 356,135,858.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,135,858.69/20,039.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,771.76

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