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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,866.40, 18,064.80 and 12,866.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,866.40, 18,064.80 and 12,866.40 is: 18,064.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,866.40 : 18,064.80 = 12,866.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,866.40/18,064.80 = 12,866.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,866.40x = 18,064.80 × 12,866.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,866.40x = 232,428,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,428,942.72/12,866.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,064.80

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