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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,177.80, 25,734.30 and 16,011.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,177.80, 25,734.30 and 16,011.40 is: 23,986.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,177.80 : 25,734.30 = 16,011.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,177.80/25,734.30 = 16,011.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,177.80x = 25,734.30 × 16,011.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,177.80x = 412,042,171.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,042,171.02/17,177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,986.90

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