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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,063.54, 27,684.24 and 12,512.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,063.54, 27,684.24 and 12,512.23 is: 17,264.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,063.54 : 27,684.24 = 12,512.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,063.54/27,684.24 = 12,512.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,063.54x = 27,684.24 × 12,512.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,063.54x = 346,391,578.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,391,578.26/20,063.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,264.73

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