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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,190.40, 16,472.40 and 12,190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,190.40, 16,472.40 and 12,190.40 is: 16,472.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,190.40 : 16,472.40 = 12,190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,190.40/16,472.40 = 12,190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,190.40x = 16,472.40 × 12,190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,190.40x = 200,805,144.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,805,144.96/12,190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,472.40

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