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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,259.20, 21,316.80 and 15,259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,259.20, 21,316.80 and 15,259.20 is: 21,316.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,259.20 : 21,316.80 = 15,259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,259.20/21,316.80 = 15,259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,259.20x = 21,316.80 × 15,259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,259.20x = 325,277,314.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,277,314.56/15,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,316.80

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