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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,167.03, 27,832.98 and 12,212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,167.03, 27,832.98 and 12,212.02 is: 16,854.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,167.03 : 27,832.98 = 12,212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,167.03/27,832.98 = 12,212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,167.03x = 27,832.98 × 12,212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,167.03x = 339,896,908.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,896,908.42/20,167.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,854.09

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