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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,251.86, 27,945.63 and 12,298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,251.86, 27,945.63 and 12,298.44 is: 16,970.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,251.86 : 27,945.63 = 12,298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,251.86/27,945.63 = 12,298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,251.86x = 27,945.63 × 12,298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,251.86x = 343,687,653.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,687,653.82/20,251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,970.67

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