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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,179.68, 27,841.32 and 12,218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,179.68, 27,841.32 and 12,218.88 is: 16,858.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,179.68 : 27,841.32 = 12,218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,179.68/27,841.32 = 12,218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,179.68x = 27,841.32 × 12,218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,179.68x = 340,189,748.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,189,748.12/20,179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,858.03

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