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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,149.20, 17,020.40 and 12,149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,149.20, 17,020.40 and 12,149.20 is: 17,020.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,149.20 : 17,020.40 = 12,149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,149.20/17,020.40 = 12,149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,149.20x = 17,020.40 × 12,149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,149.20x = 206,784,243.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,784,243.68/12,149.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,020.40

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