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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,048.65, 27,668.13 and 12,093.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,048.65, 27,668.13 and 12,093.41 is: 16,689.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,048.65 : 27,668.13 = 12,093.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,048.65/27,668.13 = 12,093.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,048.65x = 27,668.13 × 12,093.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,048.65x = 334,602,040.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,602,040.02/20,048.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,689.51

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