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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,512.10, 18,873.20 and 13,512.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,512.10, 18,873.20 and 13,512.10 is: 18,873.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,512.10 : 18,873.20 = 13,512.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,512.10/18,873.20 = 13,512.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,512.10x = 18,873.20 × 13,512.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,512.10x = 255,016,565.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,016,565.72/13,512.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,873.20

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