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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,083.94, 27,715.83 and 12,128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,083.94, 27,715.83 and 12,128.12 is: 16,736.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,083.94 : 27,715.83 = 12,128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,083.94/27,715.83 = 12,128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,083.94x = 27,715.83 × 12,128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,083.94x = 336,140,912.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,140,912.14/20,083.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,736.80

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