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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,229.60, 14,350.60 and 10,229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,229.60, 14,350.60 and 10,229.60 is: 14,350.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,229.60 : 14,350.60 = 10,229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,229.60/14,350.60 = 10,229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,229.60x = 14,350.60 × 10,229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,229.60x = 146,800,897.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,800,897.76/10,229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,350.60

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