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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,242.71, 27,916.84 and 12,689.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,242.71, 27,916.84 and 12,689.96 is: 17,500.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,242.71 : 27,916.84 = 12,689.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,242.71/27,916.84 = 12,689.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,242.71x = 27,916.84 × 12,689.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,242.71x = 354,263,519.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,263,519.48/20,242.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,500.80

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