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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,110.29, 27,758.01 and 12,153.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,110.29, 27,758.01 and 12,153.12 is: 16,774.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,110.29 : 27,758.01 = 12,153.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,110.29/27,758.01 = 12,153.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,110.29x = 27,758.01 × 12,153.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,110.29x = 337,346,426.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,346,426.49/20,110.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,774.82

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