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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,165.70, 24,101.10 and 17,165.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,165.70, 24,101.10 and 17,165.70 is: 24,101.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,165.70 : 24,101.10 = 17,165.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,165.70/24,101.10 = 17,165.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,165.70x = 24,101.10 × 17,165.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,165.70x = 413,712,252.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,712,252.27/17,165.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,101.10

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