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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,117.10, 25,627.05 and 17,117.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,117.10, 25,627.05 and 17,117.10 is: 25,627.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,117.10 : 25,627.05 = 17,117.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,117.10/25,627.05 = 17,117.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,117.10x = 25,627.05 × 17,117.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,117.10x = 438,660,777.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,660,777.56/17,117.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,627.05

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