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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.32, 25,447.59 and 9,175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.32, 25,447.59 and 9,175.02 is: 13,754.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.32 : 25,447.59 = 9,175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.32/25,447.59 = 9,175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.32x = 25,447.59 × 9,175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.32x = 233,482,147.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,482,147.20/16,975.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,754.21

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