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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,161.96, 27,814.80 and 12,595.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,161.96, 27,814.80 and 12,595.12 is: 17,375.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,161.96 : 27,814.80 = 12,595.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,161.96/27,814.80 = 12,595.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,161.96x = 27,814.80 × 12,595.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,161.96x = 350,330,743.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,330,743.78/20,161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,375.83

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