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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,159.82, 27,816.51 and 12,202.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,159.82, 27,816.51 and 12,202.58 is: 16,837.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,159.82 : 27,816.51 = 12,202.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,159.82/27,816.51 = 12,202.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,159.82x = 27,816.51 × 12,202.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,159.82x = 339,433,188.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,433,188.60/20,159.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,837.11

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