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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,909.94, 24,727.77 and 16,015.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,909.94, 24,727.77 and 16,015.62 is: 22,112.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,909.94 : 24,727.77 = 16,015.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,909.94/24,727.77 = 16,015.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,909.94x = 24,727.77 × 16,015.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,909.94x = 396,030,567.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,030,567.77/17,909.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,112.33

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