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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,219.99, 27,905.36 and 12,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,219.99, 27,905.36 and 12,266.60 is: 16,928.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,219.99 : 27,905.36 = 12,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,219.99/27,905.36 = 12,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,219.99x = 27,905.36 × 12,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,219.99x = 342,303,688.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,303,688.12/20,219.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,928.98

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