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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,287.10, 21,431.10 and 15,287.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,287.10, 21,431.10 and 15,287.10 is: 21,431.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,287.10 : 21,431.10 = 15,287.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,287.10/21,431.10 = 15,287.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,287.10x = 21,431.10 × 15,287.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,287.10x = 327,619,368.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,619,368.81/15,287.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,431.10

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