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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,068.49, 27,694.93 and 12,010.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,068.49, 27,694.93 and 12,010.47 is: 16,574.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,068.49 : 27,694.93 = 12,010.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,068.49/27,694.93 = 12,010.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,068.49x = 27,694.93 × 12,010.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,068.49x = 332,629,125.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,629,125.92/20,068.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,574.70

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