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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,132.55, 27,778.82 and 12,175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,132.55, 27,778.82 and 12,175.20 is: 16,799.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,132.55 : 27,778.82 = 12,175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,132.55/27,778.82 = 12,175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,132.55x = 27,778.82 × 12,175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,132.55x = 338,212,628.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,212,628.39/20,132.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,799.29

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