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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,277.77, 25,738.33 and 16,755.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,277.77, 25,738.33 and 16,755.06 is: 24,959.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,277.77 : 25,738.33 = 16,755.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,277.77/25,738.33 = 16,755.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,277.77x = 25,738.33 × 16,755.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,277.77x = 431,247,221.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,247,221.56/17,277.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,959.66

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