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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,908.70, 18,098.10 and 12,908.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,908.70, 18,098.10 and 12,908.70 is: 18,098.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,908.70 : 18,098.10 = 12,908.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,908.70/18,098.10 = 12,908.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,908.70x = 18,098.10 × 12,908.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,908.70x = 233,622,943.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,622,943.47/12,908.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,098.10

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