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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,817.70, 25,226.55 and 16,817.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,817.70, 25,226.55 and 16,817.70 is: 25,226.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,817.70 : 25,226.55 = 16,817.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,817.70/25,226.55 = 16,817.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,817.70x = 25,226.55 × 16,817.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,817.70x = 424,252,549.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,252,549.94/16,817.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,226.55

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