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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,069.32, 27,696.64 and 12,111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,069.32, 27,696.64 and 12,111.40 is: 16,714.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,069.32 : 27,696.64 = 12,111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,069.32/27,696.64 = 12,111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,069.32x = 27,696.64 × 12,111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,069.32x = 335,445,085.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,445,085.70/20,069.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,714.32

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