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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,971.40, 22,330.80 and 15,971.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,971.40, 22,330.80 and 15,971.40 is: 22,330.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,971.40 : 22,330.80 = 15,971.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,971.40/22,330.80 = 15,971.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,971.40x = 22,330.80 × 15,971.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,971.40x = 356,654,139.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,654,139.12/15,971.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,330.80

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