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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,412.80, 18,816.80 and 13,412.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,412.80, 18,816.80 and 13,412.80 is: 18,816.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,412.80 : 18,816.80 = 13,412.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,412.80/18,816.80 = 13,412.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,412.80x = 18,816.80 × 13,412.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,412.80x = 252,385,975.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,385,975.04/13,412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,816.80

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