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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,215.20, 21,028.08 and 15,215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,215.20, 21,028.08 and 15,215.20 is: 21,028.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,215.20 : 21,028.08 = 15,215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,215.20/21,028.08 = 15,215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,215.20x = 21,028.08 × 15,215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,215.20x = 319,946,442.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,946,442.82/15,215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,028.08

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