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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,108.40, 22,574.80 and 16,108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,108.40, 22,574.80 and 16,108.40 is: 22,574.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,108.40 : 22,574.80 = 16,108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,108.40/22,574.80 = 16,108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,108.40x = 22,574.80 × 16,108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,108.40x = 363,643,908.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,643,908.32/16,108.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,574.80

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