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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,115.70, 15,587.90 and 11,115.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,115.70, 15,587.90 and 11,115.70 is: 15,587.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,115.70 : 15,587.90 = 11,115.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,115.70/15,587.90 = 11,115.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,115.70x = 15,587.90 × 11,115.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,115.70x = 173,270,420.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,270,420.03/11,115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,587.90

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