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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,666.10, 17,761.70 and 12,666.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,666.10, 17,761.70 and 12,666.10 is: 17,761.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,666.10 : 17,761.70 = 12,666.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,666.10/17,761.70 = 12,666.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,666.10x = 17,761.70 × 12,666.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,666.10x = 224,971,468.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,971,468.37/12,666.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,761.70

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