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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,562.70, 18,844.05 and 12,562.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,562.70, 18,844.05 and 12,562.70 is: 18,844.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,562.70 : 18,844.05 = 12,562.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,562.70/18,844.05 = 12,562.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,562.70x = 18,844.05 × 12,562.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,562.70x = 236,732,146.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,732,146.94/12,562.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,844.05

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