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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,122.78, 27,779.43 and 12,573.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,122.78, 27,779.43 and 12,573.31 is: 17,357.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,122.78 : 27,779.43 = 12,573.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,122.78/27,779.43 = 12,573.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,122.78x = 27,779.43 × 12,573.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,122.78x = 349,279,385.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,279,385.01/20,122.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,357.41

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