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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,214.40, 21,361.60 and 15,214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,214.40, 21,361.60 and 15,214.40 is: 21,361.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,214.40 : 21,361.60 = 15,214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,214.40/21,361.60 = 15,214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,214.40x = 21,361.60 × 15,214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,214.40x = 325,003,927.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,003,927.04/15,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,361.60

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