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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,884.70, 18,064.50 and 12,884.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,884.70, 18,064.50 and 12,884.70 is: 18,064.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,884.70 : 18,064.50 = 12,884.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,884.70/18,064.50 = 12,884.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,884.70x = 18,064.50 × 12,884.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,884.70x = 232,755,663.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,755,663.15/12,884.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,064.50

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