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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,233.08, 27,916.84 and 12,275.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,233.08, 27,916.84 and 12,275.10 is: 16,936.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,233.08 : 27,916.84 = 12,275.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,233.08/27,916.84 = 12,275.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,233.08x = 27,916.84 × 12,275.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,233.08x = 342,682,002.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,682,002.68/20,233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,936.72

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