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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,126.72, 27,774.97 and 12,573.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,126.72, 27,774.97 and 12,573.14 is: 17,350.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,126.72 : 27,774.97 = 12,573.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,126.72/27,774.97 = 12,573.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,126.72x = 27,774.97 × 12,573.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,126.72x = 349,218,416.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,218,416.00/20,126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,350.98

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