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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,084.74, 27,716.91 and 12,125.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,084.74, 27,716.91 and 12,125.41 is: 16,733.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,084.74 : 27,716.91 = 12,125.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,084.74/27,716.91 = 12,125.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,084.74x = 27,716.91 × 12,125.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,084.74x = 336,078,897.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,078,897.68/20,084.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,733.05

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