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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.40, 16,507.80 and 12,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.40, 16,507.80 and 12,266.40 is: 16,507.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.40 : 16,507.80 = 12,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.40/16,507.80 = 12,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.40x = 16,507.80 × 12,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.40x = 202,491,277.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,491,277.92/12,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,507.80

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