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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,441.90, 17,441.70 and 12,441.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,441.90, 17,441.70 and 12,441.90 is: 17,441.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,441.90 : 17,441.70 = 12,441.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,441.90/17,441.70 = 12,441.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,441.90x = 17,441.70 × 12,441.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,441.90x = 217,007,887.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,007,887.23/12,441.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,441.70

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