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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,214.40, 16,502.40 and 12,214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,214.40, 16,502.40 and 12,214.40 is: 16,502.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,214.40 : 16,502.40 = 12,214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,214.40/16,502.40 = 12,214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,214.40x = 16,502.40 × 12,214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,214.40x = 201,566,914.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,566,914.56/12,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,502.40

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