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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,441.60, 18,808.20 and 12,441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,441.60, 18,808.20 and 12,441.60 is: 18,808.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,441.60 : 18,808.20 = 12,441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,441.60/18,808.20 = 12,441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,441.60x = 18,808.20 × 12,441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,441.60x = 234,004,101.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,004,101.12/12,441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,808.20

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