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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,533.70, 22,480.13 and 15,533.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,533.70, 22,480.13 and 15,533.70 is: 22,480.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,533.70 : 22,480.13 = 15,533.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,533.70/22,480.13 = 15,533.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,533.70x = 22,480.13 × 15,533.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,533.70x = 349,199,517.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,199,517.71/15,533.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,480.13

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