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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,501.60, 15,849.64 and 10,501.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,501.60, 15,849.64 and 10,501.60 is: 15,849.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,501.60 : 15,849.64 = 10,501.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,501.60/15,849.64 = 10,501.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,501.60x = 15,849.64 × 10,501.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,501.60x = 166,446,579.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,446,579.42/10,501.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,849.64

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