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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,777.60, 16,166.40 and 10,777.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,777.60, 16,166.40 and 10,777.60 is: 16,166.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,777.60 : 16,166.40 = 10,777.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,777.60/16,166.40 = 10,777.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,777.60x = 16,166.40 × 10,777.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,777.60x = 174,234,992.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,234,992.64/10,777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,166.40

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