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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,779.77, 24,519.63 and 16,366.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,779.77, 24,519.63 and 16,366.53 is: 22,570.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,779.77 : 24,519.63 = 16,366.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,779.77/24,519.63 = 16,366.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,779.77x = 24,519.63 × 16,366.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,779.77x = 401,301,259.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,301,259.98/17,779.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,570.67

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