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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,458.40, 16,007.20 and 11,458.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,458.40, 16,007.20 and 11,458.40 is: 16,007.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,458.40 : 16,007.20 = 11,458.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,458.40/16,007.20 = 11,458.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,458.40x = 16,007.20 × 11,458.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,458.40x = 183,416,900.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,416,900.48/11,458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,007.20

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