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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,104.67, 27,740.43 and 12,147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,104.67, 27,740.43 and 12,147.33 is: 16,760.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,104.67 : 27,740.43 = 12,147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,104.67/27,740.43 = 12,147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,104.67x = 27,740.43 × 12,147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,104.67x = 336,972,157.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,972,157.55/20,104.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,760.89

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