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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,973.19, 25,451.55 and 9,955.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,973.19, 25,451.55 and 9,955.50 is: 14,928.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,973.19 : 25,451.55 = 9,955.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,973.19/25,451.55 = 9,955.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,973.19x = 25,451.55 × 9,955.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,973.19x = 253,382,906.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,382,906.03/16,973.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,928.42

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