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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.60, 15,535.80 and 10,371.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.60, 15,535.80 and 10,371.60 is: 15,535.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.60 : 15,535.80 = 10,371.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.60/15,535.80 = 10,371.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.60x = 15,535.80 × 10,371.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.60x = 161,131,103.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,131,103.28/10,371.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,535.80

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