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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.70, 23,110.30 and 16,465.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.70, 23,110.30 and 16,465.70 is: 23,110.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.70 : 23,110.30 = 16,465.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.70/23,110.30 = 16,465.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.70x = 23,110.30 × 16,465.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.70x = 380,527,266.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,527,266.71/16,465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,110.30

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