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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,129.40, 16,322.76 and 12,129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,129.40, 16,322.76 and 12,129.40 is: 16,322.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,129.40 : 16,322.76 = 12,129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,129.40/16,322.76 = 12,129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,129.40x = 16,322.76 × 12,129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,129.40x = 197,985,285.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,985,285.14/12,129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,322.76

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