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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,998.80, 18,492.24 and 13,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,998.80, 18,492.24 and 13,998.80 is: 18,492.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,998.80 : 18,492.24 = 13,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,998.80/18,492.24 = 13,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,998.80x = 18,492.24 × 13,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,998.80x = 258,869,169.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,869,169.31/13,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,492.24

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