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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,069.56, 27,714.75 and 12,911.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,069.56, 27,714.75 and 12,911.93 is: 17,830.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,069.56 : 27,714.75 = 12,911.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,069.56/27,714.75 = 12,911.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,069.56x = 27,714.75 × 12,911.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,069.56x = 357,850,773.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,850,773.39/20,069.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,830.53

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