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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,698.70, 16,011.60 and 10,698.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,698.70, 16,011.60 and 10,698.70 is: 16,011.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,698.70 : 16,011.60 = 10,698.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,698.70/16,011.60 = 10,698.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,698.70x = 16,011.60 × 10,698.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,698.70x = 171,303,304.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,303,304.92/10,698.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,011.60

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