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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,948.83, 24,073.05 and 15,948.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,948.83, 24,073.05 and 15,948.83 is: 24,073.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,948.83 : 24,073.05 = 15,948.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,948.83/24,073.05 = 15,948.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,948.83x = 24,073.05 × 15,948.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,948.83x = 383,936,982.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,936,982.03/15,948.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,073.05

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