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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,198.48, 27,865.80 and 12,748.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,198.48, 27,865.80 and 12,748.88 is: 17,588.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,198.48 : 27,865.80 = 12,748.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,198.48/27,865.80 = 12,748.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,198.48x = 27,865.80 × 12,748.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,198.48x = 355,257,740.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,257,740.30/20,198.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,588.34

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