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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,058.60, 22,430.20 and 16,058.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,058.60, 22,430.20 and 16,058.60 is: 22,430.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,058.60 : 22,430.20 = 16,058.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,058.60/22,430.20 = 16,058.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,058.60x = 22,430.20 × 16,058.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,058.60x = 360,197,609.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,197,609.72/16,058.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,430.20

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