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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,540.70, 23,311.05 and 15,540.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,540.70, 23,311.05 and 15,540.70 is: 23,311.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,540.70 : 23,311.05 = 15,540.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,540.70/23,311.05 = 15,540.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,540.70x = 23,311.05 × 15,540.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,540.70x = 362,270,034.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,270,034.74/15,540.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,311.05

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