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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,253.40, 27,962.70 and 12,710.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,253.40, 27,962.70 and 12,710.08 is: 17,548.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,253.40 : 27,962.70 = 12,710.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,253.40/27,962.70 = 12,710.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,253.40x = 27,962.70 × 12,710.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,253.40x = 355,408,154.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,408,154.02/20,253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,548.07

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