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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.40, 22,368.60 and 15,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.40, 22,368.60 and 15,998.40 is: 22,368.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.40 : 22,368.60 = 15,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.40/22,368.60 = 15,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.40x = 22,368.60 × 15,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.40x = 357,861,810.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,861,810.24/15,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,368.60

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