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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,059.67, 27,673.63 and 12,097.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,059.67, 27,673.63 and 12,097.47 is: 16,689.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,059.67 : 27,673.63 = 12,097.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,059.67/27,673.63 = 12,097.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,059.67x = 27,673.63 × 12,097.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,059.67x = 334,780,908.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,780,908.72/20,059.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,689.25

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