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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,150.41, 27,808.17 and 12,188.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,150.41, 27,808.17 and 12,188.06 is: 16,819.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,150.41 : 27,808.17 = 12,188.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,150.41/27,808.17 = 12,188.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,150.41x = 27,808.17 × 12,188.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,150.41x = 338,927,644.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,927,644.45/20,150.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,819.89

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