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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,007.26, 27,606.24 and 12,050

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,007.26, 27,606.24 and 12,050 is: 16,626.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,007.26 : 27,606.24 = 12,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,007.26/27,606.24 = 12,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,007.26x = 27,606.24 × 12,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,007.26x = 332,655,192
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,655,192/20,007.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,626.72

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