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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,062.08, 27,677.76 and 12,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,062.08, 27,677.76 and 12,504 is: 17,250.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,062.08 : 27,677.76 = 12,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,062.08/27,677.76 = 12,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,062.08x = 27,677.76 × 12,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,062.08x = 346,082,711.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,082,711.04/20,062.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,250.59

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