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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,112.76, 27,754.95 and 12,153.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,112.76, 27,754.95 and 12,153.61 is: 16,771.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,112.76 : 27,754.95 = 12,153.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,112.76/27,754.95 = 12,153.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,112.76x = 27,754.95 × 12,153.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,112.76x = 337,322,837.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,322,837.87/20,112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,771.58

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