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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,028.80, 17,647.20 and 13,028.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,028.80, 17,647.20 and 13,028.80 is: 17,647.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,028.80 : 17,647.20 = 13,028.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,028.80/17,647.20 = 13,028.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,028.80x = 17,647.20 × 13,028.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,028.80x = 229,921,839.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,921,839.36/13,028.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,647.20

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