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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,106.63, 27,743.11 and 12,149.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,106.63, 27,743.11 and 12,149.29 is: 16,763.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,106.63 : 27,743.11 = 12,149.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,106.63/27,743.11 = 12,149.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,106.63x = 27,743.11 × 12,149.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,106.63x = 337,059,093.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,059,093.20/20,106.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,763.58

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