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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.20, 23,645.80 and 16,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.20, 23,645.80 and 16,848.20 is: 23,645.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.20 : 23,645.80 = 16,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.20/23,645.80 = 16,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.20x = 23,645.80 × 16,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.20x = 398,389,167.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,389,167.56/16,848.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,645.80

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