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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,686.60, 19,117.50 and 13,686.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,686.60, 19,117.50 and 13,686.60 is: 19,117.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,686.60 : 19,117.50 = 13,686.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,686.60/19,117.50 = 13,686.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,686.60x = 19,117.50 × 13,686.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,686.60x = 261,653,575.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,653,575.50/13,686.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,117.50

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