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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,034.83, 27,639.38 and 12,072.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,034.83, 27,639.38 and 12,072.53 is: 16,654.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,034.83 : 27,639.38 = 12,072.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,034.83/27,639.38 = 12,072.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,034.83x = 27,639.38 × 12,072.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,034.83x = 333,677,045.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,677,045.67/20,034.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,654.85

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