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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,165.90, 24,084.10 and 17,165.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,165.90, 24,084.10 and 17,165.90 is: 24,084.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,165.90 : 24,084.10 = 17,165.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,165.90/24,084.10 = 17,165.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,165.90x = 24,084.10 × 17,165.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,165.90x = 413,425,252.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,425,252.19/17,165.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,084.10

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