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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,126.04, 27,756.88 and 12,957.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,126.04, 27,756.88 and 12,957.20 is: 17,869.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,126.04 : 27,756.88 = 12,957.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,126.04/27,756.88 = 12,957.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,126.04x = 27,756.88 × 12,957.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,126.04x = 359,651,445.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,651,445.54/20,126.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,869.96

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