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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,904.40, 22,237 and 15,904.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,904.40, 22,237 and 15,904.40 is: 22,237

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,904.40 : 22,237 = 15,904.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,904.40/22,237 = 15,904.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,904.40x = 22,237 × 15,904.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,904.40x = 353,666,142.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,666,142.80/15,904.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,237

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