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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,140.80, 17,043.20 and 12,140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,140.80, 17,043.20 and 12,140.80 is: 17,043.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,140.80 : 17,043.20 = 12,140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,140.80/17,043.20 = 12,140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,140.80x = 17,043.20 × 12,140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,140.80x = 206,918,082.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,918,082.56/12,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,043.20

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