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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,383.70, 17,298.30 and 12,383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,383.70, 17,298.30 and 12,383.70 is: 17,298.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,383.70 : 17,298.30 = 12,383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,383.70/17,298.30 = 12,383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,383.70x = 17,298.30 × 12,383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,383.70x = 214,216,957.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,216,957.71/12,383.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,298.30

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