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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,252.60, 27,936.96 and 12,180.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,252.60, 27,936.96 and 12,180.68 is: 16,802.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,252.60 : 27,936.96 = 12,180.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,252.60/27,936.96 = 12,180.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,252.60x = 27,936.96 × 12,180.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,252.60x = 340,291,169.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,291,169.93/20,252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,802.34

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