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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,586.60, 16,201.80 and 11,586.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,586.60, 16,201.80 and 11,586.60 is: 16,201.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,586.60 : 16,201.80 = 11,586.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,586.60/16,201.80 = 11,586.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,586.60x = 16,201.80 × 11,586.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,586.60x = 187,723,775.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,723,775.88/11,586.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,201.80

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