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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.40, 23,602.10 and 16,827.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.40, 23,602.10 and 16,827.40 is: 23,602.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.40 : 23,602.10 = 16,827.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.40/23,602.10 = 16,827.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.40x = 23,602.10 × 16,827.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.40x = 397,161,977.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,161,977.54/16,827.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,602.10

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