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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,083.96, 27,728.56 and 12,917.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,083.96, 27,728.56 and 12,917.20 is: 17,833.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,083.96 : 27,728.56 = 12,917.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,083.96/27,728.56 = 12,917.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,083.96x = 27,728.56 × 12,917.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,083.96x = 358,175,355.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,175,355.23/20,083.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,833.90

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