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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.80, 23,380.80 and 16,672.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.80, 23,380.80 and 16,672.80 is: 23,380.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.80 : 23,380.80 = 16,672.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.80/23,380.80 = 16,672.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.80x = 23,380.80 × 16,672.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.80x = 389,823,402.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,823,402.24/16,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,380.80

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