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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,020.40, 25,530.60 and 17,020.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,020.40, 25,530.60 and 17,020.40 is: 25,530.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,020.40 : 25,530.60 = 17,020.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,020.40/25,530.60 = 17,020.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,020.40x = 25,530.60 × 17,020.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,020.40x = 434,541,024.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,541,024.24/17,020.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,530.60

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