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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,683.90, 23,328.30 and 16,683.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,683.90, 23,328.30 and 16,683.90 is: 23,328.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,683.90 : 23,328.30 = 16,683.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,683.90/23,328.30 = 16,683.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,683.90x = 23,328.30 × 16,683.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,683.90x = 389,207,024.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,207,024.37/16,683.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,328.30

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