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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,111.61, 27,753.99 and 12,152.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,111.61, 27,753.99 and 12,152.34 is: 16,770.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,111.61 : 27,753.99 = 12,152.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,111.61/27,753.99 = 12,152.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,111.61x = 27,753.99 × 12,152.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,111.61x = 337,275,922.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,275,922.84/20,111.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,770.21

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