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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,284.92, 27,988.41 and 12,326.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,284.92, 27,988.41 and 12,326.67 is: 17,007.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,284.92 : 27,988.41 = 12,326.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,284.92/27,988.41 = 12,326.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,284.92x = 27,988.41 × 12,326.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,284.92x = 345,003,893.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,003,893.89/20,284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,007.90

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