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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,440.80, 16,063.20 and 11,440.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,440.80, 16,063.20 and 11,440.80 is: 16,063.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,440.80 : 16,063.20 = 11,440.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,440.80/16,063.20 = 11,440.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,440.80x = 16,063.20 × 11,440.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,440.80x = 183,775,858.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,775,858.56/11,440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,063.20

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