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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,291.20, 22,010.40 and 16,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,291.20, 22,010.40 and 16,291.20 is: 22,010.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,291.20 : 22,010.40 = 16,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,291.20/22,010.40 = 16,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,291.20x = 22,010.40 × 16,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,291.20x = 358,575,828.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,575,828.48/16,291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,010.40

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