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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,539.10, 21,783.90 and 15,539.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,539.10, 21,783.90 and 15,539.10 is: 21,783.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,539.10 : 21,783.90 = 15,539.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,539.10/21,783.90 = 15,539.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,539.10x = 21,783.90 × 15,539.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,539.10x = 338,502,200.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,502,200.49/15,539.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,783.90

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