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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,080.80, 23,854.80 and 17,080.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,080.80, 23,854.80 and 17,080.80 is: 23,854.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,080.80 : 23,854.80 = 17,080.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,080.80/23,854.80 = 17,080.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,080.80x = 23,854.80 × 17,080.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,080.80x = 407,459,067.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,459,067.84/17,080.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,854.80

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