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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,286.60, 18,614.20 and 13,286.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,286.60, 18,614.20 and 13,286.60 is: 18,614.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,286.60 : 18,614.20 = 13,286.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,286.60/18,614.20 = 13,286.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,286.60x = 18,614.20 × 13,286.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,286.60x = 247,319,429.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,319,429.72/13,286.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,614.20

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