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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,104.60, 22,587.40 and 16,104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,104.60, 22,587.40 and 16,104.60 is: 22,587.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,104.60 : 22,587.40 = 16,104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,104.60/22,587.40 = 16,104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,104.60x = 22,587.40 × 16,104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,104.60x = 363,761,042.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,761,042.04/16,104.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,587.40

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