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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.30, 22,375.71 and 16,233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.30, 22,375.71 and 16,233.30 is: 22,375.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.30 : 22,375.71 = 16,233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.30/22,375.71 = 16,233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.30x = 22,375.71 × 16,233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.30x = 363,231,613.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,231,613.14/16,233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,375.71

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