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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,277.01, 25,737.21 and 16,754.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,277.01, 25,737.21 and 16,754.31 is: 24,958.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,277.01 : 25,737.21 = 16,754.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,277.01/25,737.21 = 16,754.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,277.01x = 25,737.21 × 16,754.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,277.01x = 431,209,194.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,209,194.88/17,277.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,958.55

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