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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,513.30, 21,757.50 and 15,513.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,513.30, 21,757.50 and 15,513.30 is: 21,757.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,513.30 : 21,757.50 = 15,513.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,513.30/21,757.50 = 15,513.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,513.30x = 21,757.50 × 15,513.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,513.30x = 337,530,624.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,530,624.75/15,513.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,757.50

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