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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,064.80, 23,832.40 and 17,064.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,064.80, 23,832.40 and 17,064.80 is: 23,832.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,064.80 : 23,832.40 = 17,064.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,064.80/23,832.40 = 17,064.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,064.80x = 23,832.40 × 17,064.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,064.80x = 406,695,139.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,695,139.52/17,064.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,832.40

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