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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,110.36, 27,753.12 and 12,151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,110.36, 27,753.12 and 12,151 is: 16,768.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,110.36 : 27,753.12 = 12,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,110.36/27,753.12 = 12,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,110.36x = 27,753.12 × 12,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,110.36x = 337,228,161.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,228,161.12/20,110.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,768.88

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