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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,050.04, 27,671.64 and 12,096.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,050.04, 27,671.64 and 12,096.56 is: 16,694.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,050.04 : 27,671.64 = 12,096.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,050.04/27,671.64 = 12,096.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,050.04x = 27,671.64 × 12,096.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,050.04x = 334,731,653.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,731,653.56/20,050.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,694.81

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