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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,275.32, 27,970.23 and 12,717.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,275.32, 27,970.23 and 12,717.86 is: 17,544.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,275.32 : 27,970.23 = 12,717.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,275.32/27,970.23 = 12,717.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,275.32x = 27,970.23 × 12,717.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,275.32x = 355,721,469.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,721,469.31/20,275.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,544.56

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