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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,368.40, 23,163.30 and 15,368.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,368.40, 23,163.30 and 15,368.40 is: 23,163.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,368.40 : 23,163.30 = 15,368.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,368.40/23,163.30 = 15,368.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,368.40x = 23,163.30 × 15,368.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,368.40x = 355,982,859.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,982,859.72/15,368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,163.30

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