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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,089.67, 27,729.50 and 12,132.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,089.67, 27,729.50 and 12,132.45 is: 16,746.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,089.67 : 27,729.50 = 12,132.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,089.67/27,729.50 = 12,132.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,089.67x = 27,729.50 × 12,132.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,089.67x = 336,426,711.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,426,711.61/20,089.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,746.26

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