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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,206.08, 27,902.01 and 12,665.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,206.08, 27,902.01 and 12,665.37 is: 17,489.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,206.08 : 27,902.01 = 12,665.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,206.08/27,902.01 = 12,665.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,206.08x = 27,902.01 × 12,665.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,206.08x = 353,389,280.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,389,280.39/20,206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,489.25

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