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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,694.60, 23,328.70 and 16,694.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,694.60, 23,328.70 and 16,694.60 is: 23,328.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,694.60 : 23,328.70 = 16,694.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,694.60/23,328.70 = 16,694.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,694.60x = 23,328.70 × 16,694.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,694.60x = 389,463,315.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,463,315.02/16,694.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,328.70

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