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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.40, 24,272.70 and 16,207.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.40, 24,272.70 and 16,207.40 is: 24,272.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.40 : 24,272.70 = 16,207.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.40/24,272.70 = 16,207.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.40x = 24,272.70 × 16,207.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.40x = 393,397,357.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,397,357.98/16,207.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,272.70

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