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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,795.70, 18,501.92 and 12,795.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,795.70, 18,501.92 and 12,795.70 is: 18,501.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,795.70 : 18,501.92 = 12,795.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,795.70/18,501.92 = 12,795.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,795.70x = 18,501.92 × 12,795.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,795.70x = 236,745,017.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,745,017.74/12,795.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,501.92

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