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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,328.97, 15,585.77 and 10,328.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,328.97, 15,585.77 and 10,328.97 is: 15,585.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,328.97 : 15,585.77 = 10,328.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,328.97/15,585.77 = 10,328.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,328.97x = 15,585.77 × 10,328.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,328.97x = 160,984,976.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,984,976.58/10,328.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,585.77

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