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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,612.80, 23,275.20 and 16,612.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,612.80, 23,275.20 and 16,612.80 is: 23,275.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,612.80 : 23,275.20 = 16,612.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,612.80/23,275.20 = 16,612.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,612.80x = 23,275.20 × 16,612.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,612.80x = 386,666,242.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,666,242.56/16,612.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,275.20

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