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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,596.10, 21,863.70 and 15,596.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,596.10, 21,863.70 and 15,596.10 is: 21,863.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,596.10 : 21,863.70 = 15,596.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,596.10/21,863.70 = 15,596.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,596.10x = 21,863.70 × 15,596.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,596.10x = 340,988,451.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,988,451.57/15,596.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,863.70

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