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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,841.70, 16,609.10 and 11,841.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,841.70, 16,609.10 and 11,841.70 is: 16,609.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,841.70 : 16,609.10 = 11,841.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,841.70/16,609.10 = 11,841.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,841.70x = 16,609.10 × 11,841.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,841.70x = 196,679,979.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,679,979.47/11,841.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,609.10

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