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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,850.80, 18,005.70 and 12,850.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,850.80, 18,005.70 and 12,850.80 is: 18,005.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,850.80 : 18,005.70 = 12,850.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,850.80/18,005.70 = 12,850.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,850.80x = 18,005.70 × 12,850.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,850.80x = 231,387,649.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,387,649.56/12,850.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,005.70

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