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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,481.20, 23,104.40 and 16,481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,481.20, 23,104.40 and 16,481.20 is: 23,104.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,481.20 : 23,104.40 = 16,481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,481.20/23,104.40 = 16,481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,481.20x = 23,104.40 × 16,481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,481.20x = 380,788,237.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,788,237.28/16,481.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,104.40

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