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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,341.64, 30,493.02 and 12,927.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,341.64, 30,493.02 and 12,927.72 is: 19,379.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,341.64 : 30,493.02 = 12,927.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,341.64/30,493.02 = 12,927.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,341.64x = 30,493.02 × 12,927.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,341.64x = 394,205,224.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,205,224.51/20,341.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,379.23

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