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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,466.40, 24,514.40 and 17,466.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,466.40, 24,514.40 and 17,466.40 is: 24,514.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,466.40 : 24,514.40 = 17,466.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,466.40/24,514.40 = 17,466.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,466.40x = 24,514.40 × 17,466.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,466.40x = 428,178,316.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,178,316.16/17,466.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,514.40

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