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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.77, 23,993.75 and 16,049.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.77, 23,993.75 and 16,049.99 is: 22,161.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.77 : 23,993.75 = 16,049.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.77/23,993.75 = 16,049.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.77x = 23,993.75 × 16,049.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.77x = 385,099,367.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,099,367.31/17,376.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,161.73

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