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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,377.27, 23,994.44 and 16,050.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,377.27, 23,994.44 and 16,050.49 is: 22,162.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,377.27 : 23,994.44 = 16,050.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,377.27/23,994.44 = 16,050.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,377.27x = 23,994.44 × 16,050.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,377.27x = 385,122,439.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,122,439.02/17,377.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,162.42

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