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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,973.82, 25,475.31 and 6,592.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,973.82, 25,475.31 and 6,592.86 is: 9,894.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,973.82 : 25,475.31 = 6,592.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,973.82/25,475.31 = 6,592.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,973.82x = 25,475.31 × 6,592.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,973.82x = 167,955,152.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,955,152.29/16,973.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,894.95

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