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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,041.07, 27,656.93 and 12,490.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,041.07, 27,656.93 and 12,490.45 is: 17,236.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,041.07 : 27,656.93 = 12,490.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,041.07/27,656.93 = 12,490.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,041.07x = 27,656.93 × 12,490.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,041.07x = 345,447,463.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,447,463.40/20,041.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,236.98

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