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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,974.72, 25,461.81 and 6,977.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,974.72, 25,461.81 and 6,977.43 is: 10,466.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,974.72 : 25,461.81 = 6,977.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,974.72/25,461.81 = 6,977.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,974.72x = 25,461.81 × 6,977.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,974.72x = 177,657,996.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,657,996.95/16,974.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,466.03

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