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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,181.68, 27,844.08 and 12,220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,181.68, 27,844.08 and 12,220.88 is: 16,860.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,181.68 : 27,844.08 = 12,220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,181.68/27,844.08 = 12,220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,181.68x = 27,844.08 × 12,220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,181.68x = 340,279,160.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,279,160.39/20,181.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,860.79

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