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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,163.98, 27,819.87 and 12,203.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,163.98, 27,819.87 and 12,203.66 is: 16,837.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,163.98 : 27,819.87 = 12,203.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,163.98/27,819.87 = 12,203.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,163.98x = 27,819.87 × 12,203.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,163.98x = 339,504,234.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,504,234.72/20,163.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,837.16

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