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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,177.72, 34,737.42 and 16,616.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,177.72, 34,737.42 and 16,616.72 is: 24,904.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,177.72 : 34,737.42 = 16,616.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,177.72/34,737.42 = 16,616.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,177.72x = 34,737.42 × 16,616.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,177.72x = 577,221,981.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,221,981.66/23,177.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,904.17

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