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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,601.90, 15,870.45 and 10,601.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,601.90, 15,870.45 and 10,601.90 is: 15,870.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,601.90 : 15,870.45 = 10,601.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,601.90/15,870.45 = 10,601.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,601.90x = 15,870.45 × 10,601.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,601.90x = 168,256,923.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,256,923.86/10,601.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,870.45

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