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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,104.68, 27,744.52 and 12,145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,104.68, 27,744.52 and 12,145.44 is: 16,760.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,104.68 : 27,744.52 = 12,145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,104.68/27,744.52 = 12,145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,104.68x = 27,744.52 × 12,145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,104.68x = 336,969,402.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,969,402.99/20,104.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,760.74

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