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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,096.10, 27,716.62 and 12,926.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,096.10, 27,716.62 and 12,926.84 is: 17,828.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,096.10 : 27,716.62 = 12,926.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,096.10/27,716.62 = 12,926.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,096.10x = 27,716.62 × 12,926.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,096.10x = 358,288,312.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,288,312.08/20,096.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,828.75

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