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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,166.12, 27,805.14 and 13,089.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,166.12, 27,805.14 and 13,089.96 is: 18,048.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,166.12 : 27,805.14 = 13,089.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,166.12/27,805.14 = 13,089.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,166.12x = 27,805.14 × 13,089.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,166.12x = 363,968,170.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,968,170.39/20,166.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,048.50

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