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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,140.20, 21,720.15 and 16,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,140.20, 21,720.15 and 16,140.20 is: 21,720.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,140.20 : 21,720.15 = 16,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,140.20/21,720.15 = 16,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,140.20x = 21,720.15 × 16,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,140.20x = 350,567,565.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,567,565.03/16,140.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,720.15

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