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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,668.70, 18,966.60 and 12,668.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,668.70, 18,966.60 and 12,668.70 is: 18,966.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,668.70 : 18,966.60 = 12,668.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,668.70/18,966.60 = 12,668.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,668.70x = 18,966.60 × 12,668.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,668.70x = 240,282,165.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,282,165.42/12,668.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,966.60

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