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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,972.72, 25,458.80 and 6,975.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,972.72, 25,458.80 and 6,975.44 is: 10,463.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,972.72 : 25,458.80 = 6,975.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,972.72/25,458.80 = 6,975.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,972.72x = 25,458.80 × 6,975.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,972.72x = 177,586,331.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,586,331.87/16,972.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,463.04

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