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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,658.70, 17,748.10 and 12,658.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,658.70, 17,748.10 and 12,658.70 is: 17,748.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,658.70 : 17,748.10 = 12,658.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,658.70/17,748.10 = 12,658.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,658.70x = 17,748.10 × 12,658.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,658.70x = 224,667,873.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,667,873.47/12,658.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,748.10

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