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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,913.30, 18,117.50 and 12,913.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,913.30, 18,117.50 and 12,913.30 is: 18,117.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,913.30 : 18,117.50 = 12,913.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,913.30/18,117.50 = 12,913.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,913.30x = 18,117.50 × 12,913.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,913.30x = 233,956,712.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,956,712.75/12,913.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,117.50

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