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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,051.20, 22,540.80 and 16,051.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,051.20, 22,540.80 and 16,051.20 is: 22,540.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,051.20 : 22,540.80 = 16,051.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,051.20/22,540.80 = 16,051.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,051.20x = 22,540.80 × 16,051.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,051.20x = 361,806,888.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,806,888.96/16,051.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,540.80

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