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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,440.80, 20,914.20 and 15,440.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,440.80, 20,914.20 and 15,440.80 is: 20,914.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,440.80 : 20,914.20 = 15,440.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,440.80/20,914.20 = 15,440.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,440.80x = 20,914.20 × 15,440.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,440.80x = 322,931,979.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,931,979.36/15,440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,914.20

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