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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,602.45, 23,301.75 and 16,602.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,602.45, 23,301.75 and 16,602.45 is: 23,301.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,602.45 : 23,301.75 = 16,602.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,602.45/23,301.75 = 16,602.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,602.45x = 23,301.75 × 16,602.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,602.45x = 386,866,139.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,866,139.29/16,602.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,301.75

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