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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,295.40, 16,611.75 and 12,295.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,295.40, 16,611.75 and 12,295.40 is: 16,611.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,295.40 : 16,611.75 = 12,295.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,295.40/16,611.75 = 12,295.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,295.40x = 16,611.75 × 12,295.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,295.40x = 204,248,110.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,248,110.95/12,295.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,611.75

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