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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,971.93, 25,451.42 and 9,176.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,971.93, 25,451.42 and 9,176.49 is: 13,761.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,971.93 : 25,451.42 = 9,176.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,971.93/25,451.42 = 9,176.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,971.93x = 25,451.42 × 9,176.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,971.93x = 233,554,655.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,554,655.23/16,971.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,761.23

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