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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,965.40, 25,203.40 and 17,965.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,965.40, 25,203.40 and 17,965.40 is: 25,203.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,965.40 : 25,203.40 = 17,965.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,965.40/25,203.40 = 17,965.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,965.40x = 25,203.40 × 17,965.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,965.40x = 452,789,162.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,789,162.36/17,965.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,203.40

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