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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,206.20, 21,319.40 and 15,206.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,206.20, 21,319.40 and 15,206.20 is: 21,319.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,206.20 : 21,319.40 = 15,206.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,206.20/21,319.40 = 15,206.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,206.20x = 21,319.40 × 15,206.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,206.20x = 324,187,060.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,187,060.28/15,206.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,319.40

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