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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.60, 25,534.10 and 17,627.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.60, 25,534.10 and 17,627.60 is: 25,534.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.60 : 25,534.10 = 17,627.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.60/25,534.10 = 17,627.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.60x = 25,534.10 × 17,627.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.60x = 450,104,901.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,104,901.16/17,627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,534.10

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