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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,973.93, 25,460.87 and 9,575.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,973.93, 25,460.87 and 9,575.03 is: 14,362.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,973.93 : 25,460.87 = 9,575.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,973.93/25,460.87 = 9,575.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,973.93x = 25,460.87 × 9,575.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,973.93x = 243,788,418.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,788,418.90/16,973.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,362.52

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