Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,235,728.40, 18,555,214 and 13,235,728.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,235,728.40, 18,555,214 and 13,235,728.40 is: 18,555,214
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,235,728.40 : 18,555,214 = 13,235,728.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,235,728.40/18,555,214 = 13,235,728.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,235,728.40x = 18,555,214 × 13,235,728.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,235,728.40x = 245,591,772,907,877.59 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,591,772,907,877.59/13,235,728.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,555,214
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