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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.60, 23,542.90 and 16,847.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.60, 23,542.90 and 16,847.60 is: 23,542.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.60 : 23,542.90 = 16,847.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.60/23,542.90 = 16,847.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.60x = 23,542.90 × 16,847.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.60x = 396,641,362.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,641,362.04/16,847.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,542.90

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