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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,082.70, 15,541.70 and 11,082.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,082.70, 15,541.70 and 11,082.70 is: 15,541.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,082.70 : 15,541.70 = 11,082.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,082.70/15,541.70 = 11,082.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,082.70x = 15,541.70 × 11,082.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,082.70x = 172,243,998.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,243,998.59/11,082.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,541.70

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