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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,270.20, 24,405.30 and 16,270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,270.20, 24,405.30 and 16,270.20 is: 24,405.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,270.20 : 24,405.30 = 16,270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,270.20/24,405.30 = 16,270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,270.20x = 24,405.30 × 16,270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,270.20x = 397,079,112.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,079,112.06/16,270.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,405.30

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