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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,234.40, 18,493.60 and 13,234.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,234.40, 18,493.60 and 13,234.40 is: 18,493.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,234.40 : 18,493.60 = 13,234.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,234.40/18,493.60 = 13,234.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,234.40x = 18,493.60 × 13,234.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,234.40x = 244,751,699.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,751,699.84/13,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,493.60

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