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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,094.26, 27,710.82 and 12,026.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,094.26, 27,710.82 and 12,026.52 is: 16,585.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,094.26 : 27,710.82 = 12,026.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,094.26/27,710.82 = 12,026.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,094.26x = 27,710.82 × 12,026.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,094.26x = 333,264,730.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,264,730.95/20,094.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,585.08

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