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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,050.29, 27,671.99 and 12,096.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,050.29, 27,671.99 and 12,096.99 is: 16,695.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,050.29 : 27,671.99 = 12,096.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,050.29/27,671.99 = 12,096.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,050.29x = 27,671.99 × 12,096.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,050.29x = 334,747,725.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,747,725.83/20,050.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,695.41

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