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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.70, 23,537.90 and 16,845.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.70, 23,537.90 and 16,845.70 is: 23,537.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.70 : 23,537.90 = 16,845.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.70/23,537.90 = 16,845.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.70x = 23,537.90 × 16,845.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.70x = 396,512,402.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,512,402.03/16,845.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,537.90

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