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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,226.60, 24,151.80 and 17,226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,226.60, 24,151.80 and 17,226.60 is: 24,151.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,226.60 : 24,151.80 = 17,226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,226.60/24,151.80 = 17,226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,226.60x = 24,151.80 × 17,226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,226.60x = 416,053,397.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,053,397.88/17,226.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,151.80

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