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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.40, 24,262.56 and 16,827.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.40, 24,262.56 and 16,827.40 is: 24,262.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.40 : 24,262.56 = 16,827.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.40/24,262.56 = 16,827.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.40x = 24,262.56 × 16,827.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.40x = 408,275,802.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,275,802.14/16,827.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,262.56

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