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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,605.80, 23,265.40 and 16,605.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,605.80, 23,265.40 and 16,605.80 is: 23,265.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,605.80 : 23,265.40 = 16,605.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,605.80/23,265.40 = 16,605.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,605.80x = 23,265.40 × 16,605.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,605.80x = 386,340,579.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,340,579.32/16,605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,265.40

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