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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,251.70, 18,341.10 and 12,251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,251.70, 18,341.10 and 12,251.70 is: 18,341.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,251.70 : 18,341.10 = 12,251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,251.70/18,341.10 = 12,251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,251.70x = 18,341.10 × 12,251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,251.70x = 224,709,654.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,709,654.87/12,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,341.10

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