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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,911.70, 19,331.10 and 12,911.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,911.70, 19,331.10 and 12,911.70 is: 19,331.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,911.70 : 19,331.10 = 12,911.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,911.70/19,331.10 = 12,911.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,911.70x = 19,331.10 × 12,911.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,911.70x = 249,597,363.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,597,363.87/12,911.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,331.10

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