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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,976.27, 25,437.47 and 11,409.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,976.27, 25,437.47 and 11,409.14 is: 17,095.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,976.27 : 25,437.47 = 11,409.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,976.27/25,437.47 = 11,409.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,976.27x = 25,437.47 × 11,409.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,976.27x = 290,219,472.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,219,472.24/16,976.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,095.60

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