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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,478.30, 18,908.50 and 13,478.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,478.30, 18,908.50 and 13,478.30 is: 18,908.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,478.30 : 18,908.50 = 13,478.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,478.30/18,908.50 = 13,478.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,478.30x = 18,908.50 × 13,478.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,478.30x = 254,854,435.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,854,435.55/13,478.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,908.50

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