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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,973.38, 25,459.69 and 9,997.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,973.38, 25,459.69 and 9,997.65 is: 14,996.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,973.38 : 25,459.69 = 9,997.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,973.38/25,459.69 = 9,997.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,973.38x = 25,459.69 × 9,997.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,973.38x = 254,536,936.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,536,936.76/16,973.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,996.24

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