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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,839.80, 18,014.60 and 12,839.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,839.80, 18,014.60 and 12,839.80 is: 18,014.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,839.80 : 18,014.60 = 12,839.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,839.80/18,014.60 = 12,839.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,839.80x = 18,014.60 × 12,839.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,839.80x = 231,303,861.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,303,861.08/12,839.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,014.60

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