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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,851.80, 18,007.10 and 12,851.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,851.80, 18,007.10 and 12,851.80 is: 18,007.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,851.80 : 18,007.10 = 12,851.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,851.80/18,007.10 = 12,851.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,851.80x = 18,007.10 × 12,851.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,851.80x = 231,423,647.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,423,647.78/12,851.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,007.10

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