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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,680.60, 24,830.60 and 17,680.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,680.60, 24,830.60 and 17,680.60 is: 24,830.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,680.60 : 24,830.60 = 17,680.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,680.60/24,830.60 = 17,680.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,680.60x = 24,830.60 × 17,680.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,680.60x = 439,019,906.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,019,906.36/17,680.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,830.60

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