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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,565.40, 23,315.70 and 15,565.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,565.40, 23,315.70 and 15,565.40 is: 23,315.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,565.40 : 23,315.70 = 15,565.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,565.40/23,315.70 = 15,565.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,565.40x = 23,315.70 × 15,565.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,565.40x = 362,918,196.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,918,196.78/15,565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,315.70

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