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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,071.60, 22,448.40 and 16,071.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,071.60, 22,448.40 and 16,071.60 is: 22,448.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,071.60 : 22,448.40 = 16,071.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,071.60/22,448.40 = 16,071.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,071.60x = 22,448.40 × 16,071.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,071.60x = 360,781,705.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,781,705.44/16,071.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,448.40

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