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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,429.80, 21,575.80 and 15,429.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,429.80, 21,575.80 and 15,429.80 is: 21,575.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,429.80 : 21,575.80 = 15,429.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,429.80/21,575.80 = 15,429.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,429.80x = 21,575.80 × 15,429.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,429.80x = 332,910,278.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,910,278.84/15,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,575.80

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