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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,051.60, 16,906.80 and 12,051.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,051.60, 16,906.80 and 12,051.60 is: 16,906.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,051.60 : 16,906.80 = 12,051.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,051.60/16,906.80 = 12,051.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,051.60x = 16,906.80 × 12,051.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,051.60x = 203,753,990.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,753,990.88/12,051.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,906.80

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