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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,879.60, 22,246.80 and 15,879.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,879.60, 22,246.80 and 15,879.60 is: 22,246.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,879.60 : 22,246.80 = 15,879.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,879.60/22,246.80 = 15,879.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,879.60x = 22,246.80 × 15,879.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,879.60x = 353,270,285.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,270,285.28/15,879.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,246.80

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