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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,669.20, 14,958.75 and 10,669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,669.20, 14,958.75 and 10,669.20 is: 14,958.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,669.20 : 14,958.75 = 10,669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,669.20/14,958.75 = 10,669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,669.20x = 14,958.75 × 10,669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,669.20x = 159,597,895.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,597,895.50/10,669.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,958.75

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