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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,665.40, 17,775.30 and 12,665.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,665.40, 17,775.30 and 12,665.40 is: 17,775.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,665.40 : 17,775.30 = 12,665.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,665.40/17,775.30 = 12,665.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,665.40x = 17,775.30 × 12,665.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,665.40x = 225,131,284.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,131,284.62/12,665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,775.30

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