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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,666.30, 17,771.70 and 12,666.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,666.30, 17,771.70 and 12,666.30 is: 17,771.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,666.30 : 17,771.70 = 12,666.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,666.30/17,771.70 = 12,666.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,666.30x = 17,771.70 × 12,666.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,666.30x = 225,101,683.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,101,683.71/12,666.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,771.70

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