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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,914.80, 23,719.60 and 16,914.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,914.80, 23,719.60 and 16,914.80 is: 23,719.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,914.80 : 23,719.60 = 16,914.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,914.80/23,719.60 = 16,914.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,914.80x = 23,719.60 × 16,914.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,914.80x = 401,212,290.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,212,290.08/16,914.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,719.60

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