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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,165.40, 24,083.40 and 17,165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,165.40, 24,083.40 and 17,165.40 is: 24,083.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,165.40 : 24,083.40 = 17,165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,165.40/24,083.40 = 17,165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,165.40x = 24,083.40 × 17,165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,165.40x = 413,401,194.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,401,194.36/17,165.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,083.40

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