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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,496.46, 23,383.19 and 15,496.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,496.46, 23,383.19 and 15,496.46 is: 23,383.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,496.46 : 23,383.19 = 15,496.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,496.46/23,383.19 = 15,496.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,496.46x = 23,383.19 × 15,496.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,496.46x = 362,356,474.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,356,474.11/15,496.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,383.19

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