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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,177.49, 25,792.35 and 16,331.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,177.49, 25,792.35 and 16,331.76 is: 24,522.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,177.49 : 25,792.35 = 16,331.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,177.49/25,792.35 = 16,331.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,177.49x = 25,792.35 × 16,331.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,177.49x = 421,234,470.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,234,470.04/17,177.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,522.47

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