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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,124.06, 27,790.11 and 12,966.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,124.06, 27,790.11 and 12,966.54 is: 17,906.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,124.06 : 27,790.11 = 12,966.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,124.06/27,790.11 = 12,966.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,124.06x = 27,790.11 × 12,966.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,124.06x = 360,341,572.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,341,572.92/20,124.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,906.01

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