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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,074.90, 16,870.30 and 12,074.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,074.90, 16,870.30 and 12,074.90 is: 16,870.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,074.90 : 16,870.30 = 12,074.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,074.90/16,870.30 = 12,074.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,074.90x = 16,870.30 × 12,074.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,074.90x = 203,707,185.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,707,185.47/12,074.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,870.30

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