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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,972.60, 22,309.80 and 15,972.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,972.60, 22,309.80 and 15,972.60 is: 22,309.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,972.60 : 22,309.80 = 15,972.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,972.60/22,309.80 = 15,972.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,972.60x = 22,309.80 × 15,972.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,972.60x = 356,345,511.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,345,511.48/15,972.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,309.80

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