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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,261.40, 18,531.40 and 13,261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,261.40, 18,531.40 and 13,261.40 is: 18,531.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,261.40 : 18,531.40 = 13,261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,261.40/18,531.40 = 13,261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,261.40x = 18,531.40 × 13,261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,261.40x = 245,752,307.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,752,307.96/13,261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,531.40

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