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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,611.70, 23,314.70 and 16,611.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,611.70, 23,314.70 and 16,611.70 is: 23,314.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,611.70 : 23,314.70 = 16,611.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,611.70/23,314.70 = 16,611.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,611.70x = 23,314.70 × 16,611.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,611.70x = 387,296,801.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,296,801.99/16,611.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,314.70

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