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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,041.80, 27,657.96 and 12,491.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,041.80, 27,657.96 and 12,491.19 is: 17,238.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,041.80 : 27,657.96 = 12,491.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,041.80/27,657.96 = 12,491.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,041.80x = 27,657.96 × 12,491.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,041.80x = 345,480,833.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,480,833.37/20,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,238.01

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