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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,633.72, 16,050.45 and 10,633.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,633.72, 16,050.45 and 10,633.72 is: 16,050.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,633.72 : 16,050.45 = 10,633.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,633.72/16,050.45 = 10,633.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,633.72x = 16,050.45 × 10,633.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,633.72x = 170,675,991.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,675,991.17/10,633.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,050.45

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