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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,673.80, 15,981.90 and 10,673.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,673.80, 15,981.90 and 10,673.80 is: 15,981.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,673.80 : 15,981.90 = 10,673.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,673.80/15,981.90 = 10,673.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,673.80x = 15,981.90 × 10,673.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,673.80x = 170,587,604.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,587,604.22/10,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,981.90

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