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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,672.95, 17,768.05 and 12,672.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,672.95, 17,768.05 and 12,672.95 is: 17,768.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,672.95 : 17,768.05 = 12,672.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,672.95/17,768.05 = 12,672.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,672.95x = 17,768.05 × 12,672.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,672.95x = 225,173,609.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,173,609.25/12,672.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,768.05

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