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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,346.60, 17,319.80 and 12,346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,346.60, 17,319.80 and 12,346.60 is: 17,319.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,346.60 : 17,319.80 = 12,346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,346.60/17,319.80 = 12,346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,346.60x = 17,319.80 × 12,346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,346.60x = 213,840,642.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,840,642.68/12,346.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,319.80

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