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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,124.53, 27,781.85 and 12,575.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,124.53, 27,781.85 and 12,575.05 is: 17,359.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,124.53 : 27,781.85 = 12,575.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,124.53/27,781.85 = 12,575.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,124.53x = 27,781.85 × 12,575.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,124.53x = 349,357,951.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,357,951.06/20,124.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,359.81

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