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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.10, 22,308.80 and 15,966.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.10, 22,308.80 and 15,966.10 is: 22,308.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.10 : 22,308.80 = 15,966.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.10/22,308.80 = 15,966.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.10x = 22,308.80 × 15,966.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.10x = 356,184,531.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,184,531.68/15,966.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,308.80

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