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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,158.68, 27,812.34 and 12,197.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,158.68, 27,812.34 and 12,197.88 is: 16,829.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,158.68 : 27,812.34 = 12,197.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,158.68/27,812.34 = 12,197.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,158.68x = 27,812.34 × 12,197.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,158.68x = 339,251,585.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,251,585.84/20,158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,829.06

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