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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,207.60, 24,125.20 and 17,207.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,207.60, 24,125.20 and 17,207.60 is: 24,125.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,207.60 : 24,125.20 = 17,207.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,207.60/24,125.20 = 17,207.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,207.60x = 24,125.20 × 17,207.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,207.60x = 415,136,791.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,136,791.52/17,207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,125.20

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