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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,860.40, 18,056.40 and 12,860.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,860.40, 18,056.40 and 12,860.40 is: 18,056.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,860.40 : 18,056.40 = 12,860.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,860.40/18,056.40 = 12,860.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,860.40x = 18,056.40 × 12,860.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,860.40x = 232,212,526.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,212,526.56/12,860.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,056.40

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