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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,049.15, 27,668.82 and 12,093.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,049.15, 27,668.82 and 12,093.91 is: 16,690.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,049.15 : 27,668.82 = 12,093.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,049.15/27,668.82 = 12,093.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,049.15x = 27,668.82 × 12,093.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,049.15x = 334,624,218.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,624,218.89/20,049.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,690.19

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