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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,726.80, 16,061.40 and 10,726.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,726.80, 16,061.40 and 10,726.80 is: 16,061.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,726.80 : 16,061.40 = 10,726.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,726.80/16,061.40 = 10,726.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,726.80x = 16,061.40 × 10,726.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,726.80x = 172,287,425.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,287,425.52/10,726.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,061.40

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