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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,207.60, 16,159.68 and 11,207.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,207.60, 16,159.68 and 11,207.60 is: 16,159.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,207.60 : 16,159.68 = 11,207.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,207.60/16,159.68 = 11,207.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,207.60x = 16,159.68 × 11,207.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,207.60x = 181,111,229.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,111,229.57/11,207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,159.68

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