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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,188.20, 22,694.20 and 16,188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,188.20, 22,694.20 and 16,188.20 is: 22,694.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,188.20 : 22,694.20 = 16,188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,188.20/22,694.20 = 16,188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,188.20x = 22,694.20 × 16,188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,188.20x = 367,378,248.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,378,248.44/16,188.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,694.20

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