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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,093.47, 27,732.17 and 12,136.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,093.47, 27,732.17 and 12,136.84 is: 16,750.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,093.47 : 27,732.17 = 12,136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,093.47/27,732.17 = 12,136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,093.47x = 27,732.17 × 12,136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,093.47x = 336,580,871.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,580,871.15/20,093.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,750.76

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