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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,658.70, 20,451.60 and 13,658.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,658.70, 20,451.60 and 13,658.70 is: 20,451.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,658.70 : 20,451.60 = 13,658.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,658.70/20,451.60 = 13,658.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,658.70x = 20,451.60 × 13,658.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,658.70x = 279,342,268.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,342,268.92/13,658.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,451.60

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