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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,056.29, 27,668.99 and 12,094.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,056.29, 27,668.99 and 12,094.09 is: 16,684.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,056.29 : 27,668.99 = 12,094.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,056.29/27,668.99 = 12,094.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,056.29x = 27,668.99 × 12,094.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,056.29x = 334,631,125.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,631,125.63/20,056.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,684.60

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