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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,183.29, 27,853.61 and 12,627.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,183.29, 27,853.61 and 12,627.21 is: 17,425.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,183.29 : 27,853.61 = 12,627.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,183.29/27,853.61 = 12,627.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,183.29x = 27,853.61 × 12,627.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,183.29x = 351,713,382.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,713,382.73/20,183.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,425.97

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