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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,512.60, 18,873.90 and 13,512.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,512.60, 18,873.90 and 13,512.60 is: 18,873.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,512.60 : 18,873.90 = 13,512.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,512.60/18,873.90 = 13,512.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,512.60x = 18,873.90 × 13,512.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,512.60x = 255,035,461.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,035,461.14/13,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,873.90

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