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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,843.70, 23,535.10 and 16,843.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,843.70, 23,535.10 and 16,843.70 is: 23,535.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,843.70 : 23,535.10 = 16,843.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,843.70/23,535.10 = 16,843.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,843.70x = 23,535.10 × 16,843.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,843.70x = 396,418,163.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,418,163.87/16,843.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,535.10

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