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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,246.40, 24,115.80 and 17,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,246.40, 24,115.80 and 17,246.40 is: 24,115.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,246.40 : 24,115.80 = 17,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,246.40/24,115.80 = 17,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,246.40x = 24,115.80 × 17,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,246.40x = 415,910,733.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,910,733.12/17,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,115.80

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