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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,908.40, 26,862.60 and 17,908.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,908.40, 26,862.60 and 17,908.40 is: 26,862.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,908.40 : 26,862.60 = 17,908.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,908.40/26,862.60 = 17,908.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,908.40x = 26,862.60 × 17,908.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,908.40x = 481,066,185.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,066,185.84/17,908.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,862.60

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