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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,096.52, 27,713.93 and 12,028.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,096.52, 27,713.93 and 12,028.79 is: 16,588.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,096.52 : 27,713.93 = 12,028.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,096.52/27,713.93 = 12,028.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,096.52x = 27,713.93 × 12,028.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,096.52x = 333,364,845.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,364,845.33/20,096.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,588.19

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