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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,973.16, 25,473.78 and 8,659.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,973.16, 25,473.78 and 8,659.32 is: 12,996.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,973.16 : 25,473.78 = 8,659.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,973.16/25,473.78 = 8,659.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,973.16x = 25,473.78 × 8,659.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,973.16x = 220,585,612.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,585,612.63/16,973.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,996.14

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