Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,659.60, 14,904 and 10,659.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,659.60, 14,904 and 10,659.60 is: 14,904
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,659.60 : 14,904 = 10,659.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,659.60/14,904 = 10,659.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,659.60x = 14,904 × 10,659.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,659.60x = 158,870,678.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,870,678.40/10,659.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,904
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