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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,883.80, 18,051.90 and 12,883.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,883.80, 18,051.90 and 12,883.80 is: 18,051.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,883.80 : 18,051.90 = 12,883.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,883.80/18,051.90 = 12,883.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,883.80x = 18,051.90 × 12,883.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,883.80x = 232,577,069.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,577,069.22/12,883.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,051.90

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