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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,973.04, 25,461.79 and 6,297.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,973.04, 25,461.79 and 6,297.94 is: 9,447.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,973.04 : 25,461.79 = 6,297.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,973.04/25,461.79 = 6,297.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,973.04x = 25,461.79 × 6,297.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,973.04x = 160,356,825.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,356,825.71/16,973.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,447.74

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