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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,171.20, 22,593.60 and 16,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,171.20, 22,593.60 and 16,171.20 is: 22,593.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,171.20 : 22,593.60 = 16,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,171.20/22,593.60 = 16,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,171.20x = 22,593.60 × 16,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,171.20x = 365,365,624.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,365,624.32/16,171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,593.60

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