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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,255.40, 18,523 and 13,255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,255.40, 18,523 and 13,255.40 is: 18,523

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,255.40 : 18,523 = 13,255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,255.40/18,523 = 13,255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,255.40x = 18,523 × 13,255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,255.40x = 245,529,774.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,529,774.20/13,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,523

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