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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,241.40, 22,781.70 and 16,241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,241.40, 22,781.70 and 16,241.40 is: 22,781.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,241.40 : 22,781.70 = 16,241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,241.40/22,781.70 = 16,241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,241.40x = 22,781.70 × 16,241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,241.40x = 370,006,702.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,006,702.38/16,241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,781.70

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