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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,231.40, 19,814.70 and 13,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,231.40, 19,814.70 and 13,231.40 is: 19,814.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,231.40 : 19,814.70 = 13,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,231.40/19,814.70 = 13,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,231.40x = 19,814.70 × 13,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,231.40x = 262,176,221.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,176,221.58/13,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,814.70

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