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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,204.80, 21,945.60 and 16,204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,204.80, 21,945.60 and 16,204.80 is: 21,945.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,204.80 : 21,945.60 = 16,204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,204.80/21,945.60 = 16,204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,204.80x = 21,945.60 × 16,204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,204.80x = 355,624,058.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,624,058.88/16,204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,945.60

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