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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,177.32, 23,664.24 and 16,143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,177.32, 23,664.24 and 16,143.96 is: 22,240.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,177.32 : 23,664.24 = 16,143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,177.32/23,664.24 = 16,143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,177.32x = 23,664.24 × 16,143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,177.32x = 382,034,543.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,034,543.99/17,177.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,240.64

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