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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,173.55, 27,834.91 and 12,214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,173.55, 27,834.91 and 12,214.08 is: 16,852.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,173.55 : 27,834.91 = 12,214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,173.55/27,834.91 = 12,214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,173.55x = 27,834.91 × 12,214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,173.55x = 339,977,787.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,977,787.00/20,173.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,852.65

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