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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,666.80, 19,172.40 and 13,666.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,666.80, 19,172.40 and 13,666.80 is: 19,172.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,666.80 : 19,172.40 = 13,666.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,666.80/19,172.40 = 13,666.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,666.80x = 19,172.40 × 13,666.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,666.80x = 262,025,356.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,025,356.32/13,666.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,172.40

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