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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,672.70, 22,000.10 and 15,672.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,672.70, 22,000.10 and 15,672.70 is: 22,000.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,672.70 : 22,000.10 = 15,672.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,672.70/22,000.10 = 15,672.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,672.70x = 22,000.10 × 15,672.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,672.70x = 344,800,967.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,800,967.27/15,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,000.10

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