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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,866.70, 22,244.10 and 15,866.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,866.70, 22,244.10 and 15,866.70 is: 22,244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,866.70 : 22,244.10 = 15,866.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,866.70/22,244.10 = 15,866.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,866.70x = 22,244.10 × 15,866.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,866.70x = 352,940,461.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,940,461.47/15,866.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,244.10

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