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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,113.60, 25,621.80 and 17,113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,113.60, 25,621.80 and 17,113.60 is: 25,621.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,113.60 : 25,621.80 = 17,113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,113.60/25,621.80 = 17,113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,113.60x = 25,621.80 × 17,113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,113.60x = 438,481,236.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,481,236.48/17,113.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,621.80

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