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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,271.90, 27,975.69 and 12,718.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,271.90, 27,975.69 and 12,718.54 is: 17,551.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,271.90 : 27,975.69 = 12,718.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,271.90/27,975.69 = 12,718.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,271.90x = 27,975.69 × 12,718.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,271.90x = 355,809,932.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,809,932.29/20,271.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,551.88

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