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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,746.40, 21,432.60 and 15,746.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,746.40, 21,432.60 and 15,746.40 is: 21,432.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,746.40 : 21,432.60 = 15,746.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,746.40/21,432.60 = 15,746.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,746.40x = 21,432.60 × 15,746.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,746.40x = 337,486,292.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,486,292.64/15,746.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,432.60

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