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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,042.73, 27,653.99 and 12,960.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,042.73, 27,653.99 and 12,960.63 is: 17,882.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,042.73 : 27,653.99 = 12,960.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,042.73/27,653.99 = 12,960.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,042.73x = 27,653.99 × 12,960.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,042.73x = 358,413,132.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,413,132.41/20,042.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,882.45

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