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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,138.70, 21,216.05 and 15,138.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,138.70, 21,216.05 and 15,138.70 is: 21,216.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,138.70 : 21,216.05 = 15,138.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,138.70/21,216.05 = 15,138.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,138.70x = 21,216.05 × 15,138.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,138.70x = 321,183,416.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,183,416.14/15,138.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,216.05

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