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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,631.60, 24,269.40 and 17,631.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,631.60, 24,269.40 and 17,631.60 is: 24,269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,631.60 : 24,269.40 = 17,631.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,631.60/24,269.40 = 17,631.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,631.60x = 24,269.40 × 17,631.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,631.60x = 427,908,353.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,908,353.04/17,631.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,269.40

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