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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,331.40, 18,683.40 and 13,331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,331.40, 18,683.40 and 13,331.40 is: 18,683.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,331.40 : 18,683.40 = 13,331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,331.40/18,683.40 = 13,331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,331.40x = 18,683.40 × 13,331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,331.40x = 249,075,878.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,075,878.76/13,331.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,683.40

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