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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,009.16, 27,613.71 and 12,052.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,009.16, 27,613.71 and 12,052.53 is: 16,633.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,009.16 : 27,613.71 = 12,052.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,009.16/27,613.71 = 12,052.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,009.16x = 27,613.71 × 12,052.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,009.16x = 332,815,068.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,815,068.19/20,009.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,633.14

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