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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,129.70, 24,050.70 and 17,129.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,129.70, 24,050.70 and 17,129.70 is: 24,050.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,129.70 : 24,050.70 = 17,129.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,129.70/24,050.70 = 17,129.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,129.70x = 24,050.70 × 17,129.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,129.70x = 411,981,275.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,981,275.79/17,129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,050.70

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