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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,231.09, 27,907.49 and 12,766.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,231.09, 27,907.49 and 12,766.13 is: 17,610.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,231.09 : 27,907.49 = 12,766.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,231.09/27,907.49 = 12,766.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,231.09x = 27,907.49 × 12,766.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,231.09x = 356,270,645.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,270,645.31/20,231.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,610.06

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