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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,712.30, 19,236.10 and 13,712.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,712.30, 19,236.10 and 13,712.30 is: 19,236.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,712.30 : 19,236.10 = 13,712.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,712.30/19,236.10 = 13,712.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,712.30x = 19,236.10 × 13,712.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,712.30x = 263,771,174.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,771,174.03/13,712.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,236.10

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