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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,186.40, 15,631.80 and 11,186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,186.40, 15,631.80 and 11,186.40 is: 15,631.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,186.40 : 15,631.80 = 11,186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,186.40/15,631.80 = 11,186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,186.40x = 15,631.80 × 11,186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,186.40x = 174,863,567.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,863,567.52/11,186.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,631.80

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