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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.60, 24,206.80 and 17,327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.60, 24,206.80 and 17,327.60 is: 24,206.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.60 : 24,206.80 = 17,327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.60/24,206.80 = 17,327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.60x = 24,206.80 × 17,327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.60x = 419,445,747.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,445,747.68/17,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,206.80

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