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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,133.30, 17,003.90 and 12,133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,133.30, 17,003.90 and 12,133.30 is: 17,003.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,133.30 : 17,003.90 = 12,133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,133.30/17,003.90 = 12,133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,133.30x = 17,003.90 × 12,133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,133.30x = 206,313,419.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,313,419.87/12,133.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,003.90

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