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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,177.80, 25,766.70 and 16,227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,177.80, 25,766.70 and 16,227.40 is: 24,341.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,177.80 : 25,766.70 = 16,227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,177.80/25,766.70 = 16,227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,177.80x = 25,766.70 × 16,227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,177.80x = 418,126,547.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,126,547.58/17,177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,341.10

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