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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,117.30, 18,175.95 and 12,117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,117.30, 18,175.95 and 12,117.30 is: 18,175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,117.30 : 18,175.95 = 12,117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,117.30/18,175.95 = 12,117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,117.30x = 18,175.95 × 12,117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,117.30x = 220,243,438.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,243,438.94/12,117.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,175.95

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