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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,976.70, 25,477.20 and 9,573.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,976.70, 25,477.20 and 9,573.30 is: 14,366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,976.70 : 25,477.20 = 9,573.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,976.70/25,477.20 = 9,573.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,976.70x = 25,477.20 × 9,573.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,976.70x = 243,900,878.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,900,878.76/16,976.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,366.80

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