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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,257.22, 27,953.62 and 12,703.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,257.22, 27,953.62 and 12,703.23 is: 17,529.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,257.22 : 27,953.62 = 12,703.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,257.22/27,953.62 = 12,703.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,257.22x = 27,953.62 × 12,703.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,257.22x = 355,101,232.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,101,232.43/20,257.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,529.61

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