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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,223.38, 27,925.46 and 12,682.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,223.38, 27,925.46 and 12,682.34 is: 17,512.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,223.38 : 27,925.46 = 12,682.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,223.38/27,925.46 = 12,682.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,223.38x = 27,925.46 × 12,682.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,223.38x = 354,159,975.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,159,975.34/20,223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,512.41

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