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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,200.68, 27,869.54 and 12,237.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,200.68, 27,869.54 and 12,237.16 is: 16,882.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,200.68 : 27,869.54 = 12,237.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,200.68/27,869.54 = 12,237.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,200.68x = 27,869.54 × 12,237.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,200.68x = 341,044,020.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,044,020.11/20,200.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,882.80

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