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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,057.67, 27,670.88 and 12,095.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,057.67, 27,670.88 and 12,095.46 is: 16,686.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,057.67 : 27,670.88 = 12,095.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,057.67/27,670.88 = 12,095.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,057.67x = 27,670.88 × 12,095.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,057.67x = 334,692,022.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,692,022.20/20,057.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,686.49

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