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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,232.41, 27,915.98 and 12,274.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,232.41, 27,915.98 and 12,274.43 is: 16,935.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,232.41 : 27,915.98 = 12,274.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,232.41/27,915.98 = 12,274.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,232.41x = 27,915.98 × 12,274.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,232.41x = 342,652,541.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,652,541.44/20,232.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,935.83

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