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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.40, 14,346.20 and 10,233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.40, 14,346.20 and 10,233.40 is: 14,346.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.40 : 14,346.20 = 10,233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.40/14,346.20 = 10,233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.40x = 14,346.20 × 10,233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.40x = 146,810,403.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,810,403.08/10,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,346.20

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