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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,892.40, 22,220.20 and 15,892.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,892.40, 22,220.20 and 15,892.40 is: 22,220.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,892.40 : 22,220.20 = 15,892.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,892.40/22,220.20 = 15,892.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,892.40x = 22,220.20 × 15,892.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,892.40x = 353,132,306.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,132,306.48/15,892.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,220.20

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