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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,177.76, 25,535.02 and 16,673.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,177.76, 25,535.02 and 16,673.28 is: 24,785.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,177.76 : 25,535.02 = 16,673.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,177.76/25,535.02 = 16,673.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,177.76x = 25,535.02 × 16,673.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,177.76x = 425,752,496.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,752,496.58/17,177.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,785.10

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