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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,029.80, 18,287.80 and 13,029.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,029.80, 18,287.80 and 13,029.80 is: 18,287.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,029.80 : 18,287.80 = 13,029.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,029.80/18,287.80 = 13,029.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,029.80x = 18,287.80 × 13,029.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,029.80x = 238,286,376.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,286,376.44/13,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,287.80

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