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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,974.07, 25,445.72 and 9,173.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,974.07, 25,445.72 and 9,173.77 is: 13,752.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,974.07 : 25,445.72 = 9,173.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,974.07/25,445.72 = 9,173.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,974.07x = 25,445.72 × 9,173.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,974.07x = 233,433,136.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,433,136.90/16,974.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,752.34

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