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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,822.40, 22,301.60 and 16,822.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,822.40, 22,301.60 and 16,822.40 is: 22,301.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,822.40 : 22,301.60 = 16,822.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,822.40/22,301.60 = 16,822.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,822.40x = 22,301.60 × 16,822.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,822.40x = 375,166,435.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,166,435.84/16,822.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,301.60

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