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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,067.12, 27,698.40 and 12,108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,067.12, 27,698.40 and 12,108 is: 16,712.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,067.12 : 27,698.40 = 12,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,067.12/27,698.40 = 12,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,067.12x = 27,698.40 × 12,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,067.12x = 335,372,227.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,372,227.20/20,067.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,712.52

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