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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,092.40, 23,981.20 and 17,092.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,092.40, 23,981.20 and 17,092.40 is: 23,981.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,092.40 : 23,981.20 = 17,092.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,092.40/23,981.20 = 17,092.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,092.40x = 23,981.20 × 17,092.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,092.40x = 409,896,262.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,896,262.88/17,092.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,981.20

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