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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,127.90, 15,549.90 and 11,127.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,127.90, 15,549.90 and 11,127.90 is: 15,549.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,127.90 : 15,549.90 = 11,127.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,127.90/15,549.90 = 11,127.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,127.90x = 15,549.90 × 11,127.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,127.90x = 173,037,732.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,037,732.21/11,127.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,549.90

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