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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,534.30, 21,786.90 and 15,534.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,534.30, 21,786.90 and 15,534.30 is: 21,786.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,534.30 : 21,786.90 = 15,534.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,534.30/21,786.90 = 15,534.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,534.30x = 21,786.90 × 15,534.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,534.30x = 338,444,240.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,444,240.67/15,534.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,786.90

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