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Let $a_{l}, a_{2}, a_{3}, \ldots, a_{n}, \ldots$ be a geometric sequence. Find each of the indicated quantities.$$a_{1}=12, r=\frac{2}{3} ; a_{2}=?, a_{3}=?, a_{4}=?$$
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