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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,253.28, 27,944.88 and 12,294.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,253.28, 27,944.88 and 12,294.88 is: 16,964.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,253.28 : 27,944.88 = 12,294.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,253.28/27,944.88 = 12,294.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,253.28x = 27,944.88 × 12,294.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,253.28x = 343,578,946.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,578,946.21/20,253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,964.11

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