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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,377.77, 23,995.13 and 16,050.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,377.77, 23,995.13 and 16,050.99 is: 22,163.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,377.77 : 23,995.13 = 16,050.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,377.77/23,995.13 = 16,050.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,377.77x = 23,995.13 × 16,050.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,377.77x = 385,145,511.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,145,511.42/17,377.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,163.11

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