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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.76, 25,267.14 and 6,977.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.76, 25,267.14 and 6,977.44 is: 10,466.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.76 : 25,267.14 = 6,977.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.76/25,267.14 = 6,977.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.76x = 25,267.14 × 6,977.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.76x = 176,299,984.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,299,984.91/16,844.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,466.16

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