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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,062.60, 22,435.80 and 16,062.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,062.60, 22,435.80 and 16,062.60 is: 22,435.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,062.60 : 22,435.80 = 16,062.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,062.60/22,435.80 = 16,062.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,062.60x = 22,435.80 × 16,062.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,062.60x = 360,377,281.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,377,281.08/16,062.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,435.80

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