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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,976.87, 25,466.66 and 6,451.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,976.87, 25,466.66 and 6,451.92 is: 9,678.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,976.87 : 25,466.66 = 6,451.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,976.87/25,466.66 = 6,451.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,976.87x = 25,466.66 × 6,451.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,976.87x = 164,308,820.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,308,820.73/16,976.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,678.40

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