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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,300.78, 27,996.90 and 12,747.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,300.78, 27,996.90 and 12,747.82 is: 17,580.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,300.78 : 27,996.90 = 12,747.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,300.78/27,996.90 = 12,747.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,300.78x = 27,996.90 × 12,747.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,300.78x = 356,899,441.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,899,441.76/20,300.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,580.58

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