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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.40, 23,828.75 and 16,465.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.40, 23,828.75 and 16,465.40 is: 23,828.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.40 : 23,828.75 = 16,465.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.40/23,828.75 = 16,465.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.40x = 23,828.75 × 16,465.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.40x = 392,349,900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,349,900.25/16,465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,828.75

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