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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,520.20, 21,786.60 and 15,520.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,520.20, 21,786.60 and 15,520.20 is: 21,786.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,520.20 : 21,786.60 = 15,520.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,520.20/21,786.60 = 15,520.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,520.20x = 21,786.60 × 15,520.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,520.20x = 338,132,389.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,132,389.32/15,520.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,786.60

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