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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,194.40, 22,695.20 and 16,194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,194.40, 22,695.20 and 16,194.40 is: 22,695.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,194.40 : 22,695.20 = 16,194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,194.40/22,695.20 = 16,194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,194.40x = 22,695.20 × 16,194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,194.40x = 367,535,146.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,535,146.88/16,194.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,695.20

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