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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,001.79, 27,598.63 and 12,044.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,001.79, 27,598.63 and 12,044.53 is: 16,619.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,001.79 : 27,598.63 = 12,044.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,001.79/27,598.63 = 12,044.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,001.79x = 27,598.63 × 12,044.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,001.79x = 332,412,526.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,412,526.99/20,001.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,619.14

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