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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,514.80, 23,272.20 and 15,514.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,514.80, 23,272.20 and 15,514.80 is: 23,272.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,514.80 : 23,272.20 = 15,514.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,514.80/23,272.20 = 15,514.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,514.80x = 23,272.20 × 15,514.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,514.80x = 361,063,528.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,063,528.56/15,514.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,272.20

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