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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,947.08, 24,070.40 and 15,947.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,947.08, 24,070.40 and 15,947.08 is: 24,070.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,947.08 : 24,070.40 = 15,947.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,947.08/24,070.40 = 15,947.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,947.08x = 24,070.40 × 15,947.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,947.08x = 383,852,594.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,852,594.43/15,947.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,070.40

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