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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,906.20, 18,029.80 and 12,906.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,906.20, 18,029.80 and 12,906.20 is: 18,029.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,906.20 : 18,029.80 = 12,906.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,906.20/18,029.80 = 12,906.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,906.20x = 18,029.80 × 12,906.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,906.20x = 232,696,204.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,696,204.76/12,906.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,029.80

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