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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,661.40, 23,296.80 and 16,661.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,661.40, 23,296.80 and 16,661.40 is: 23,296.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,661.40 : 23,296.80 = 16,661.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,661.40/23,296.80 = 16,661.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,661.40x = 23,296.80 × 16,661.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,661.40x = 388,157,303.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,157,303.52/16,661.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,296.80

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