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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,177.60, 24,083.20 and 17,177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,177.60, 24,083.20 and 17,177.60 is: 24,083.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,177.60 : 24,083.20 = 17,177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,177.60/24,083.20 = 17,177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,177.60x = 24,083.20 × 17,177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,177.60x = 413,691,576.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,691,576.32/17,177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,083.20

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