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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,136.78, 27,784.26 and 12,178.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,136.78, 27,784.26 and 12,178.83 is: 16,804.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,136.78 : 27,784.26 = 12,178.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,136.78/27,784.26 = 12,178.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,136.78x = 27,784.26 × 12,178.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,136.78x = 338,379,779.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,379,779.22/20,136.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,804.07

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