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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,421.90, 17,413.70 and 12,421.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,421.90, 17,413.70 and 12,421.90 is: 17,413.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,421.90 : 17,413.70 = 12,421.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,421.90/17,413.70 = 12,421.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,421.90x = 17,413.70 × 12,421.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,421.90x = 216,311,240.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,311,240.03/12,421.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,413.70

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