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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,247.81, 27,940.62 and 12,693.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,247.81, 27,940.62 and 12,693.84 is: 17,516.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,247.81 : 27,940.62 = 12,693.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,247.81/27,940.62 = 12,693.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,247.81x = 27,940.62 × 12,693.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,247.81x = 354,673,759.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,673,759.78/20,247.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,516.65

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