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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,964.76, 25,460.80 and 9,576.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,964.76, 25,460.80 and 9,576.36 is: 14,372.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,964.76 : 25,460.80 = 9,576.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,964.76/25,460.80 = 9,576.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,964.76x = 25,460.80 × 9,576.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,964.76x = 243,821,786.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,821,786.69/16,964.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,372.25

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