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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,121.78, 27,778.05 and 12,572.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,121.78, 27,778.05 and 12,572.31 is: 17,356.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,121.78 : 27,778.05 = 12,572.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,121.78/27,778.05 = 12,572.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,121.78x = 27,778.05 × 12,572.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,121.78x = 349,234,255.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,234,255.80/20,121.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,356.03

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