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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,254.60, 27,939.72 and 12,182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,254.60, 27,939.72 and 12,182.68 is: 16,805.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,254.60 : 27,939.72 = 12,182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,254.60/27,939.72 = 12,182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,254.60x = 27,939.72 × 12,182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,254.60x = 340,380,668.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,380,668.05/20,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,805.10

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