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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.40, 22,556.60 and 16,095.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.40, 22,556.60 and 16,095.40 is: 22,556.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.40 : 22,556.60 = 16,095.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.40/22,556.60 = 16,095.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.40x = 22,556.60 × 16,095.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.40x = 363,057,499.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,057,499.64/16,095.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,556.60

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