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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,669.80, 15,975.90 and 10,669.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,669.80, 15,975.90 and 10,669.80 is: 15,975.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,669.80 : 15,975.90 = 10,669.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,669.80/15,975.90 = 10,669.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,669.80x = 15,975.90 × 10,669.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,669.80x = 170,459,657.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,459,657.82/10,669.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,975.90

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