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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,612.70, 23,316.10 and 16,612.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,612.70, 23,316.10 and 16,612.70 is: 23,316.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,612.70 : 23,316.10 = 16,612.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,612.70/23,316.10 = 16,612.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,612.70x = 23,316.10 × 16,612.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,612.70x = 387,343,374.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,343,374.47/16,612.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,316.10

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