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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,180.80, 17,099.20 and 12,180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,180.80, 17,099.20 and 12,180.80 is: 17,099.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,180.80 : 17,099.20 = 12,180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,180.80/17,099.20 = 12,180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,180.80x = 17,099.20 × 12,180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,180.80x = 208,281,935.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,281,935.36/12,180.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,099.20

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