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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,277.83, 25,926.29 and 16,023.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,277.83, 25,926.29 and 16,023.03 is: 24,043.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,277.83 : 25,926.29 = 16,023.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,277.83/25,926.29 = 16,023.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,277.83x = 25,926.29 × 16,023.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,277.83x = 415,417,722.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,417,722.46/17,277.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,043.40

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