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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,272.60, 27,976.62 and 12,719.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,272.60, 27,976.62 and 12,719.22 is: 17,552.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,272.60 : 27,976.62 = 12,719.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,272.60/27,976.62 = 12,719.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,272.60x = 27,976.62 × 12,719.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,272.60x = 355,840,784.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,840,784.64/20,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,552.79

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