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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,803.40, 18,663.75 and 13,803.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,803.40, 18,663.75 and 13,803.40 is: 18,663.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,803.40 : 18,663.75 = 13,803.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,803.40/18,663.75 = 13,803.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,803.40x = 18,663.75 × 13,803.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,803.40x = 257,623,206.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,623,206.75/13,803.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,663.75

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