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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,461.60, 14,675.40 and 10,461.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,461.60, 14,675.40 and 10,461.60 is: 14,675.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,461.60 : 14,675.40 = 10,461.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,461.60/14,675.40 = 10,461.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,461.60x = 14,675.40 × 10,461.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,461.60x = 153,528,164.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,528,164.64/10,461.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,675.40

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