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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,225.60, 17,150.40 and 12,225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,225.60, 17,150.40 and 12,225.60 is: 17,150.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,225.60 : 17,150.40 = 12,225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,225.60/17,150.40 = 12,225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,225.60x = 17,150.40 × 12,225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,225.60x = 209,673,930.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,673,930.24/12,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,150.40

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