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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,497.10, 23,245.65 and 15,497.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,497.10, 23,245.65 and 15,497.10 is: 23,245.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,497.10 : 23,245.65 = 15,497.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,497.10/23,245.65 = 15,497.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,497.10x = 23,245.65 × 15,497.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,497.10x = 360,240,162.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,240,162.62/15,497.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,245.65

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