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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,340.80, 23,271.36 and 15,340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,340.80, 23,271.36 and 15,340.80 is: 23,271.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,340.80 : 23,271.36 = 15,340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,340.80/23,271.36 = 15,340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,340.80x = 23,271.36 × 15,340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,340.80x = 357,001,279.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,001,279.49/15,340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,271.36

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