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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,614.60, 23,216.70 and 16,614.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,614.60, 23,216.70 and 16,614.60 is: 23,216.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,614.60 : 23,216.70 = 16,614.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,614.60/23,216.70 = 16,614.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,614.60x = 23,216.70 × 16,614.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,614.60x = 385,736,183.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,736,183.82/16,614.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,216.70

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