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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,135.53, 27,782.55 and 12,177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,135.53, 27,782.55 and 12,177.60 is: 16,802.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,135.53 : 27,782.55 = 12,177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,135.53/27,782.55 = 12,177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,135.53x = 27,782.55 × 12,177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,135.53x = 338,324,780.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,324,780.88/20,135.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,802.38

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