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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,062.08, 27,695.70 and 12,994.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,062.08, 27,695.70 and 12,994.20 is: 17,938.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,062.08 : 27,695.70 = 12,994.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,062.08/27,695.70 = 12,994.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,062.08x = 27,695.70 × 12,994.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,062.08x = 359,883,464.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,883,464.94/20,062.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,938.49

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