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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,248.40, 27,924.59 and 12,695.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,248.40, 27,924.59 and 12,695.56 is: 17,508.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,248.40 : 27,924.59 = 12,695.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,248.40/27,924.59 = 12,695.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,248.40x = 27,924.59 × 12,695.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,248.40x = 354,518,307.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,518,307.82/20,248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,508.46

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