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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,301.70, 26,077.21 and 17,301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,301.70, 26,077.21 and 17,301.70 is: 26,077.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,301.70 : 26,077.21 = 17,301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,301.70/26,077.21 = 17,301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,301.70x = 26,077.21 × 17,301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,301.70x = 451,180,064.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,180,064.26/17,301.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,077.21

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