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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,999.20, 25,224.80 and 17,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,999.20, 25,224.80 and 17,999.20 is: 25,224.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,999.20 : 25,224.80 = 17,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,999.20/25,224.80 = 17,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,999.20x = 25,224.80 × 17,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,999.20x = 454,026,220.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,026,220.16/17,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,224.80

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