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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,105.78, 27,745.32 and 12,146.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,105.78, 27,745.32 and 12,146.62 is: 16,761.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,105.78 : 27,745.32 = 12,146.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,105.78/27,745.32 = 12,146.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,105.78x = 27,745.32 × 12,146.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,105.78x = 337,011,858.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,011,858.82/20,105.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,761.94

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