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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,492.33, 23,376.96 and 15,492.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,492.33, 23,376.96 and 15,492.33 is: 23,376.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,492.33 : 23,376.96 = 15,492.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,492.33/23,376.96 = 15,492.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,492.33x = 23,376.96 × 15,492.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,492.33x = 362,163,578.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,163,578.72/15,492.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,376.96

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