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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,104.67, 27,726.28 and 12,551.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,104.67, 27,726.28 and 12,551.69 is: 17,309.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,104.67 : 27,726.28 = 12,551.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,104.67/27,726.28 = 12,551.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,104.67x = 27,726.28 × 12,551.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,104.67x = 348,011,779.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,011,779.95/20,104.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,309.99

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