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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,216.80, 15,672.80 and 11,216.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,216.80, 15,672.80 and 11,216.80 is: 15,672.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,216.80 : 15,672.80 = 11,216.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,216.80/15,672.80 = 11,216.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,216.80x = 15,672.80 × 11,216.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,216.80x = 175,798,663.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,798,663.04/11,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,672.80

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