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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,606.30, 18,909.45 and 12,606.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,606.30, 18,909.45 and 12,606.30 is: 18,909.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,606.30 : 18,909.45 = 12,606.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,606.30/18,909.45 = 12,606.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,606.30x = 18,909.45 × 12,606.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,606.30x = 238,378,199.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,378,199.54/12,606.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,909.45

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