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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,901.70, 18,023.50 and 12,901.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,901.70, 18,023.50 and 12,901.70 is: 18,023.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,901.70 : 18,023.50 = 12,901.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,901.70/18,023.50 = 12,901.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,901.70x = 18,023.50 × 12,901.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,901.70x = 232,533,789.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,533,789.95/12,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,023.50

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