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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,006.26, 27,604.86 and 12,049

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,006.26, 27,604.86 and 12,049 is: 16,625.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,006.26 : 27,604.86 = 12,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,006.26/27,604.86 = 12,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,006.26x = 27,604.86 × 12,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,006.26x = 332,610,958.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,610,958.14/20,006.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,625.34

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