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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,110.73, 27,765.81 and 12,462.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,110.73, 27,765.81 and 12,462.12 is: 17,205.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,110.73 : 27,765.81 = 12,462.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,110.73/27,765.81 = 12,462.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,110.73x = 27,765.81 × 12,462.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,110.73x = 346,020,856.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,020,856.12/20,110.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,205.78

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