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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,662.30, 15,964.65 and 10,662.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,662.30, 15,964.65 and 10,662.30 is: 15,964.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,662.30 : 15,964.65 = 10,662.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,662.30/15,964.65 = 10,662.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,662.30x = 15,964.65 × 10,662.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,662.30x = 170,219,887.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,219,887.70/10,662.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,964.65

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