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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,973.60, 25,452.08 and 6,976.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,973.60, 25,452.08 and 6,976.54 is: 10,461.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,973.60 : 25,452.08 = 6,976.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,973.60/25,452.08 = 6,976.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,973.60x = 25,452.08 × 6,976.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,973.60x = 177,567,355.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,567,355.69/16,973.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,461.38

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