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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,170.67, 27,827.87 and 12,510.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,170.67, 27,827.87 and 12,510.39 is: 17,259.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,170.67 : 27,827.87 = 12,510.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,170.67/27,827.87 = 12,510.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,170.67x = 27,827.87 × 12,510.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,170.67x = 348,137,537.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,137,537.85/20,170.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,259.60

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