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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,973.84, 25,270.66 and 16,891.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,973.84, 25,270.66 and 16,891.76 is: 25,148.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,973.84 : 25,270.66 = 16,891.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,973.84/25,270.66 = 16,891.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,973.84x = 25,270.66 × 16,891.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,973.84x = 426,865,923.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,865,923.76/16,973.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,148.46

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