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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,109.40, 16,918.60 and 12,109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,109.40, 16,918.60 and 12,109.40 is: 16,918.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,109.40 : 16,918.60 = 12,109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,109.40/16,918.60 = 12,109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,109.40x = 16,918.60 × 12,109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,109.40x = 204,874,094.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,874,094.84/12,109.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,918.60

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