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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,672.90, 17,121.38 and 12,672.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,672.90, 17,121.38 and 12,672.90 is: 17,121.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,672.90 : 17,121.38 = 12,672.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,672.90/17,121.38 = 12,672.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,672.90x = 17,121.38 × 12,672.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,672.90x = 216,977,473.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,977,473.24/12,672.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,121.38

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