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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,244.80, 17,181.60 and 12,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,244.80, 17,181.60 and 12,244.80 is: 17,181.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,244.80 : 17,181.60 = 12,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,244.80/17,181.60 = 12,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,244.80x = 17,181.60 × 12,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,244.80x = 210,385,255.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,385,255.68/12,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,181.60

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