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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,325.06, 30,496.68 and 12,927.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,325.06, 30,496.68 and 12,927.60 is: 19,397.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,325.06 : 30,496.68 = 12,927.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,325.06/30,496.68 = 12,927.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,325.06x = 30,496.68 × 12,927.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,325.06x = 394,248,880.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,248,880.37/20,325.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,397.18

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