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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,718.20, 18,534.15 and 13,718.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,718.20, 18,534.15 and 13,718.20 is: 18,534.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,718.20 : 18,534.15 = 13,718.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,718.20/18,534.15 = 13,718.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,718.20x = 18,534.15 × 13,718.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,718.20x = 254,255,176.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,255,176.53/13,718.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,534.15

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