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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,056.67, 27,669.50 and 12,094.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,056.67, 27,669.50 and 12,094.47 is: 16,685.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,056.67 : 27,669.50 = 12,094.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,056.67/27,669.50 = 12,094.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,056.67x = 27,669.50 × 12,094.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,056.67x = 334,647,877.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,647,877.19/20,056.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,685.12

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