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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,973.76, 25,452.42 and 9,956.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,973.76, 25,452.42 and 9,956.07 is: 14,929.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,973.76 : 25,452.42 = 9,956.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,973.76/25,452.42 = 9,956.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,973.76x = 25,452.42 × 9,956.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,973.76x = 253,406,075.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,406,075.19/16,973.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,929.28

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