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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,064.80, 16,929.60 and 12,064.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,064.80, 16,929.60 and 12,064.80 is: 16,929.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,064.80 : 16,929.60 = 12,064.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,064.80/16,929.60 = 12,064.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,064.80x = 16,929.60 × 12,064.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,064.80x = 204,252,238.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,252,238.08/12,064.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,929.60

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