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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,087.20, 22,591.20 and 16,087.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,087.20, 22,591.20 and 16,087.20 is: 22,591.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,087.20 : 22,591.20 = 16,087.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,087.20/22,591.20 = 16,087.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,087.20x = 22,591.20 × 16,087.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,087.20x = 363,429,152.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,429,152.64/16,087.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,591.20

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