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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,270.70, 25,906.05 and 17,270.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,270.70, 25,906.05 and 17,270.70 is: 25,906.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,270.70 : 25,906.05 = 17,270.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,270.70/25,906.05 = 17,270.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,270.70x = 25,906.05 × 17,270.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,270.70x = 447,415,617.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,415,617.74/17,270.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,906.05

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