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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,475.80, 23,112.20 and 16,475.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,475.80, 23,112.20 and 16,475.80 is: 23,112.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,475.80 : 23,112.20 = 16,475.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,475.80/23,112.20 = 16,475.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,475.80x = 23,112.20 × 16,475.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,475.80x = 380,791,984.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,791,984.76/16,475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,112.20

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