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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,266.34, 27,957.86 and 12,708.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,266.34, 27,957.86 and 12,708.89 is: 17,532.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,266.34 : 27,957.86 = 12,708.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,266.34/27,957.86 = 12,708.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,266.34x = 27,957.86 × 12,708.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,266.34x = 355,313,164.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,313,164.04/20,266.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,532.19

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