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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,210.40, 21,346.40 and 15,210.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,210.40, 21,346.40 and 15,210.40 is: 21,346.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,210.40 : 21,346.40 = 15,210.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,210.40/21,346.40 = 15,210.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,210.40x = 21,346.40 × 15,210.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,210.40x = 324,687,282.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,687,282.56/15,210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,346.40

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