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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,112.80, 21,175.20 and 15,112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,112.80, 21,175.20 and 15,112.80 is: 21,175.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112.80 : 21,175.20 = 15,112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112.80/21,175.20 = 15,112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112.80x = 21,175.20 × 15,112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112.80x = 320,016,562.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,016,562.56/15,112.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,175.20

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