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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,169.30, 17,083.10 and 12,169.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,169.30, 17,083.10 and 12,169.30 is: 17,083.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,169.30 : 17,083.10 = 12,169.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,169.30/17,083.10 = 12,169.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,169.30x = 17,083.10 × 12,169.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,169.30x = 207,889,368.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,889,368.83/12,169.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,083.10

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