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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,842.60, 25,215.30 and 16,842.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,842.60, 25,215.30 and 16,842.60 is: 25,215.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,842.60 : 25,215.30 = 16,842.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,842.60/25,215.30 = 16,842.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,842.60x = 25,215.30 × 16,842.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,842.60x = 424,691,211.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,691,211.78/16,842.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,215.30

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