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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,176.40, 16,453.50 and 12,176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,176.40, 16,453.50 and 12,176.40 is: 16,453.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,176.40 : 16,453.50 = 12,176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,176.40/16,453.50 = 12,176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,176.40x = 16,453.50 × 12,176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,176.40x = 200,344,397.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,344,397.40/12,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,453.50

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