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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,682.80, 17,365.23 and 12,682.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,682.80, 17,365.23 and 12,682.80 is: 17,365.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,682.80 : 17,365.23 = 12,682.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,682.80/17,365.23 = 12,682.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,682.80x = 17,365.23 × 12,682.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,682.80x = 220,239,739.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,239,739.04/12,682.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,365.23

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