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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,704.70, 19,212.50 and 13,704.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,704.70, 19,212.50 and 13,704.70 is: 19,212.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,704.70 : 19,212.50 = 13,704.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,704.70/19,212.50 = 13,704.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,704.70x = 19,212.50 × 13,704.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,704.70x = 263,301,548.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,301,548.75/13,704.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,212.50

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