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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,022.30, 27,626.67 and 12,062.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,022.30, 27,626.67 and 12,062.70 is: 16,644.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,022.30 : 27,626.67 = 12,062.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,022.30/27,626.67 = 12,062.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,022.30x = 27,626.67 × 12,062.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,022.30x = 333,252,232.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,252,232.21/20,022.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,644.05

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