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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,069.82, 27,697.37 and 12,111.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,069.82, 27,697.37 and 12,111.93 is: 16,715.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,069.82 : 27,697.37 = 12,111.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,069.82/27,697.37 = 12,111.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,069.82x = 27,697.37 × 12,111.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,069.82x = 335,468,546.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,468,546.06/20,069.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,715.07

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