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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,263.88, 27,962.81 and 12,709.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,263.88, 27,962.81 and 12,709.88 is: 17,538.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,263.88 : 27,962.81 = 12,709.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,263.88/27,962.81 = 12,709.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,263.88x = 27,962.81 × 12,709.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,263.88x = 355,403,756.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,403,756.20/20,263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,538.79

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