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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,999.45, 15,421.10 and 10,999.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,999.45, 15,421.10 and 10,999.45 is: 15,421.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,999.45 : 15,421.10 = 10,999.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,999.45/15,421.10 = 10,999.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,999.45x = 15,421.10 × 10,999.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,999.45x = 169,623,618.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,623,618.40/10,999.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,421.10

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