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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,973.80, 25,476.90 and 8,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,973.80, 25,476.90 and 8,663.20 is: 13,003.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,973.80 : 25,476.90 = 8,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,973.80/25,476.90 = 8,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,973.80x = 25,476.90 × 8,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,973.80x = 220,711,480.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,711,480.08/16,973.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,003.07

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