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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,718.40, 19,225.20 and 13,718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,718.40, 19,225.20 and 13,718.40 is: 19,225.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,718.40 : 19,225.20 = 13,718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,718.40/19,225.20 = 13,718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,718.40x = 19,225.20 × 13,718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,718.40x = 263,738,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,738,983.68/13,718.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,225.20

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