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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,474.20, 14,689.80 and 10,474.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,474.20, 14,689.80 and 10,474.20 is: 14,689.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,474.20 : 14,689.80 = 10,474.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,474.20/14,689.80 = 10,474.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,474.20x = 14,689.80 × 10,474.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,474.20x = 153,863,903.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,863,903.16/10,474.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,689.80

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