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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.07, 25,454.36 and 9,957.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.07, 25,454.36 and 9,957.38 is: 14,931.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.07 : 25,454.36 = 9,957.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.07/25,454.36 = 9,957.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.07x = 25,454.36 × 9,957.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.07x = 253,458,558.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,458,558.12/16,975.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,931.23

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