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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,010.16, 27,598.68 and 12,044.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,010.16, 27,598.68 and 12,044.08 is: 16,611.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,010.16 : 27,598.68 = 12,044.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,010.16/27,598.68 = 12,044.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,010.16x = 27,598.68 × 12,044.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,010.16x = 332,400,709.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,400,709.81/20,010.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,611.60

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