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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,164.10, 27,826.97 and 12,201.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,164.10, 27,826.97 and 12,201.71 is: 16,838.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,164.10 : 27,826.97 = 12,201.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,164.10/27,826.97 = 12,201.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,164.10x = 27,826.97 × 12,201.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,164.10x = 339,536,417.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,536,417.98/20,164.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,838.66

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