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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.70, 23,547.70 and 16,852.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.70, 23,547.70 and 16,852.70 is: 23,547.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.70 : 23,547.70 = 16,852.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.70/23,547.70 = 16,852.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.70x = 23,547.70 × 16,852.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.70x = 396,842,323.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,842,323.79/16,852.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,547.70

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