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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,273.38, 27,967.55 and 12,715.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,273.38, 27,967.55 and 12,715.92 is: 17,541.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,273.38 : 27,967.55 = 12,715.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,273.38/27,967.55 = 12,715.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,273.38x = 27,967.55 × 12,715.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,273.38x = 355,633,290.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,633,290.10/20,273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,541.89

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