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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,114.20, 21,181.75 and 15,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,114.20, 21,181.75 and 15,114.20 is: 21,181.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,114.20 : 21,181.75 = 15,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,114.20/21,181.75 = 15,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,114.20x = 21,181.75 × 15,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,114.20x = 320,145,205.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,145,205.85/15,114.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,181.75

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