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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,247.89, 27,942.53 and 12,289.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,247.89, 27,942.53 and 12,289.23 is: 16,959.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,247.89 : 27,942.53 = 12,289.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,247.89/27,942.53 = 12,289.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,247.89x = 27,942.53 × 12,289.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,247.89x = 343,392,116.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,392,116.51/20,247.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,959.41

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