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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,188.40, 16,467.30 and 12,188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,188.40, 16,467.30 and 12,188.40 is: 16,467.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,188.40 : 16,467.30 = 12,188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,188.40/16,467.30 = 12,188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,188.40x = 16,467.30 × 12,188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,188.40x = 200,710,039.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,710,039.32/12,188.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,467.30

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