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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,972.09, 25,460.36 and 6,296.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,972.09, 25,460.36 and 6,296.99 is: 9,446.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,972.09 : 25,460.36 = 6,296.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,972.09/25,460.36 = 6,296.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,972.09x = 25,460.36 × 6,296.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,972.09x = 160,323,675.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,323,675.78/16,972.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,446.31

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