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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,271.88, 27,963.52 and 12,199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,271.88, 27,963.52 and 12,199.92 is: 16,828.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,271.88 : 27,963.52 = 12,199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,271.88/27,963.52 = 12,199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,271.88x = 27,963.52 × 12,199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,271.88x = 341,152,706.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,152,706.92/20,271.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,828.86

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