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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,662.70, 18,386.32 and 13,662.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,662.70, 18,386.32 and 13,662.70 is: 18,386.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,662.70 : 18,386.32 = 13,662.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,662.70/18,386.32 = 13,662.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,662.70x = 18,386.32 × 13,662.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,662.70x = 251,206,774.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,206,774.26/13,662.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,386.32

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