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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,073.17, 27,696.30 and 12,005.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,073.17, 27,696.30 and 12,005.26 is: 16,564.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,073.17 : 27,696.30 = 12,005.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,073.17/27,696.30 = 12,005.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,073.17x = 27,696.30 × 12,005.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,073.17x = 332,501,425.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,501,425.36/20,073.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,564.47

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