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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,154.40, 16,175.72 and 12,154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,154.40, 16,175.72 and 12,154.40 is: 16,175.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,154.40 : 16,175.72 = 12,154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,154.40/16,175.72 = 12,154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,154.40x = 16,175.72 × 12,154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,154.40x = 196,606,171.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,606,171.17/12,154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,175.72

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