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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,041.44, 27,669.75 and 12,874.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,041.44, 27,669.75 and 12,874.23 is: 17,774.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,041.44 : 27,669.75 = 12,874.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,041.44/27,669.75 = 12,874.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,041.44x = 27,669.75 × 12,874.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,041.44x = 356,226,725.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,226,725.54/20,041.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,774.51

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