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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,165.60, 17,066.40 and 12,165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,165.60, 17,066.40 and 12,165.60 is: 17,066.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,165.60 : 17,066.40 = 12,165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,165.60/17,066.40 = 12,165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,165.60x = 17,066.40 × 12,165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,165.60x = 207,622,995.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,622,995.84/12,165.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,066.40

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