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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,838.80, 16,233.90 and 10,838.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,838.80, 16,233.90 and 10,838.80 is: 16,233.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,838.80 : 16,233.90 = 10,838.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,838.80/16,233.90 = 10,838.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,838.80x = 16,233.90 × 10,838.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,838.80x = 175,955,995.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,955,995.32/10,838.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,233.90

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