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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,411.60, 23,117.40 and 15,411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,411.60, 23,117.40 and 15,411.60 is: 23,117.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,411.60 : 23,117.40 = 15,411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,411.60/23,117.40 = 15,411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,411.60x = 23,117.40 × 15,411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,411.60x = 356,276,121.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,276,121.84/15,411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,117.40

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