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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,281.70, 22,170.76 and 16,281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,281.70, 22,170.76 and 16,281.70 is: 22,170.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,281.70 : 22,170.76 = 16,281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,281.70/22,170.76 = 16,281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,281.70x = 22,170.76 × 16,281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,281.70x = 360,977,663.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,977,663.09/16,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,170.76

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