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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,331.40, 22,834.80 and 16,331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,331.40, 22,834.80 and 16,331.40 is: 22,834.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,331.40 : 22,834.80 = 16,331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,331.40/22,834.80 = 16,331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,331.40x = 22,834.80 × 16,331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,331.40x = 372,924,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,924,252.72/16,331.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,834.80

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