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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,059.59, 27,683.18 and 12,101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,059.59, 27,683.18 and 12,101.64 is: 16,700.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,059.59 : 27,683.18 = 12,101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,059.59/27,683.18 = 12,101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,059.59x = 27,683.18 × 12,101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,059.59x = 335,011,977.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,011,977.88/20,059.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,700.84

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