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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,071.55, 14,114.75 and 10,071.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,071.55, 14,114.75 and 10,071.55 is: 14,114.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,071.55 : 14,114.75 = 10,071.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,071.55/14,114.75 = 10,071.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,071.55x = 14,114.75 × 10,071.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,071.55x = 142,157,410.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,157,410.36/10,071.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,114.75

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