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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,686.70, 18,215.11 and 13,686.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,686.70, 18,215.11 and 13,686.70 is: 18,215.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,686.70 : 18,215.11 = 13,686.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,686.70/18,215.11 = 13,686.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,686.70x = 18,215.11 × 13,686.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,686.70x = 249,304,746.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,304,746.04/13,686.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,215.11

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