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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,060.43, 27,674.67 and 12,098.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,060.43, 27,674.67 and 12,098.22 is: 16,690.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,060.43 : 27,674.67 = 12,098.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,060.43/27,674.67 = 12,098.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,060.43x = 27,674.67 × 12,098.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,060.43x = 334,814,246.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,814,246.09/20,060.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,690.28

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