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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,050.58, 27,673.18 and 12,093.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,050.58, 27,673.18 and 12,093.42 is: 16,690.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,050.58 : 27,673.18 = 12,093.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,050.58/27,673.18 = 12,093.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,050.58x = 27,673.18 × 12,093.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,050.58x = 334,663,388.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,663,388.48/20,050.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,690.96

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