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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,679.40, 19,170.60 and 13,679.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,679.40, 19,170.60 and 13,679.40 is: 19,170.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,679.40 : 19,170.60 = 13,679.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,679.40/19,170.60 = 13,679.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,679.40x = 19,170.60 × 13,679.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,679.40x = 262,242,305.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,242,305.64/13,679.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,170.60

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