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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,695.40, 22,017.30 and 15,695.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,695.40, 22,017.30 and 15,695.40 is: 22,017.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,695.40 : 22,017.30 = 15,695.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,695.40/22,017.30 = 15,695.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,695.40x = 22,017.30 × 15,695.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,695.40x = 345,570,330.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,570,330.42/15,695.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,017.30

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