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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,057.82, 27,671.22 and 12,095.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,057.82, 27,671.22 and 12,095.52 is: 16,686.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,057.82 : 27,671.22 = 12,095.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,057.82/27,671.22 = 12,095.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,057.82x = 27,671.22 × 12,095.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,057.82x = 334,697,794.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,697,794.93/20,057.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,686.65

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