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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,751.80, 23,627.70 and 15,751.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,751.80, 23,627.70 and 15,751.80 is: 23,627.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,751.80 : 23,627.70 = 15,751.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,751.80/23,627.70 = 15,751.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,751.80x = 23,627.70 × 15,751.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,751.80x = 372,178,804.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,178,804.86/15,751.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,627.70

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