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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,477.20, 23,126.40 and 16,477.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,477.20, 23,126.40 and 16,477.20 is: 23,126.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,477.20 : 23,126.40 = 16,477.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,477.20/23,126.40 = 16,477.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,477.20x = 23,126.40 × 16,477.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,477.20x = 381,058,318.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,058,318.08/16,477.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,126.40

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