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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,061.58, 27,680.68 and 12,103.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,061.58, 27,680.68 and 12,103.69 is: 16,700.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,061.58 : 27,680.68 = 12,103.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,061.58/27,680.68 = 12,103.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,061.58x = 27,680.68 × 12,103.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,061.58x = 335,038,369.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,038,369.71/20,061.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,700.50

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