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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,848.30, 16,272.45 and 10,848.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,848.30, 16,272.45 and 10,848.30 is: 16,272.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,848.30 : 16,272.45 = 10,848.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,848.30/16,272.45 = 10,848.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,848.30x = 16,272.45 × 10,848.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,848.30x = 176,528,419.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,528,419.34/10,848.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,272.45

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