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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,002.79, 27,600.01 and 12,045.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,002.79, 27,600.01 and 12,045.53 is: 16,620.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,002.79 : 27,600.01 = 12,045.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,002.79/27,600.01 = 12,045.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,002.79x = 27,600.01 × 12,045.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,002.79x = 332,456,748.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,456,748.46/20,002.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,620.52

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