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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,082.80, 16,954.80 and 12,082.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,082.80, 16,954.80 and 12,082.80 is: 16,954.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,082.80 : 16,954.80 = 12,082.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,082.80/16,954.80 = 12,082.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,082.80x = 16,954.80 × 12,082.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,082.80x = 204,861,457.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,861,457.44/12,082.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,954.80

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