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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,149.22, 27,787.32 and 12,593.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,149.22, 27,787.32 and 12,593.14 is: 17,366.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,149.22 : 27,787.32 = 12,593.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,149.22/27,787.32 = 12,593.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,149.22x = 27,787.32 × 12,593.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,149.22x = 349,929,610.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,929,610.98/20,149.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,366.91

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