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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,212.40, 18,462.80 and 13,212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,212.40, 18,462.80 and 13,212.40 is: 18,462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,212.40 : 18,462.80 = 13,212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,212.40/18,462.80 = 13,212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,212.40x = 18,462.80 × 13,212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,212.40x = 243,937,898.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,937,898.72/13,212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,462.80

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