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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,121.66, 27,777.88 and 12,572.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,121.66, 27,777.88 and 12,572.18 is: 17,355.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,121.66 : 27,777.88 = 12,572.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,121.66/27,777.88 = 12,572.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,121.66x = 27,777.88 × 12,572.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,121.66x = 349,228,507.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,228,507.38/20,121.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,355.85

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