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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.90, 14,365.10 and 10,246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.90, 14,365.10 and 10,246.90 is: 14,365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.90 : 14,365.10 = 10,246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.90/14,365.10 = 10,246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.90x = 14,365.10 × 10,246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.90x = 147,197,743.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,197,743.19/10,246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,365.10

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