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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,154.08, 27,814.88 and 12,196.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,154.08, 27,814.88 and 12,196.14 is: 16,832.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,154.08 : 27,814.88 = 12,196.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,154.08/27,814.88 = 12,196.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,154.08x = 27,814.88 × 12,196.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,154.08x = 339,234,170.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,234,170.56/20,154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,832.03

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