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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,106.89, 27,738.41 and 12,555.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,106.89, 27,738.41 and 12,555.11 is: 17,320.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,106.89 : 27,738.41 = 12,555.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,106.89/27,738.41 = 12,555.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,106.89x = 27,738.41 × 12,555.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,106.89x = 348,258,587.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,258,587.31/20,106.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,320.37

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