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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,182.40, 16,588.80 and 12,182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,182.40, 16,588.80 and 12,182.40 is: 16,588.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,182.40 : 16,588.80 = 12,182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,182.40/16,588.80 = 12,182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,182.40x = 16,588.80 × 12,182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,182.40x = 202,091,397.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,091,397.12/12,182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,588.80

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