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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,226.20, 18,542.60 and 13,226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,226.20, 18,542.60 and 13,226.20 is: 18,542.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,226.20 : 18,542.60 = 13,226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,226.20/18,542.60 = 13,226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,226.20x = 18,542.60 × 13,226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,226.20x = 245,248,136.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,248,136.12/13,226.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,542.60

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