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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,985.70, 19,605.90 and 13,985.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,985.70, 19,605.90 and 13,985.70 is: 19,605.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,985.70 : 19,605.90 = 13,985.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,985.70/19,605.90 = 13,985.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,985.70x = 19,605.90 × 13,985.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,985.70x = 274,202,235.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,202,235.63/13,985.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,605.90

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