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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.60, 15,541.80 and 10,375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.60, 15,541.80 and 10,375.60 is: 15,541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.60 : 15,541.80 = 10,375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.60/15,541.80 = 10,375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.60x = 15,541.80 × 10,375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.60x = 161,255,500.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,255,500.08/10,375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,541.80

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