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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,116.20, 21,184.55 and 15,116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,116.20, 21,184.55 and 15,116.20 is: 21,184.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,116.20 : 21,184.55 = 15,116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,116.20/21,184.55 = 15,116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,116.20x = 21,184.55 × 15,116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,116.20x = 320,229,894.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,229,894.71/15,116.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,184.55

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