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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,976.93, 25,465.36 and 9,578.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,976.93, 25,465.36 and 9,578.03 is: 14,367.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,976.93 : 25,465.36 = 9,578.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,976.93/25,465.36 = 9,578.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,976.93x = 25,465.36 × 9,578.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,976.93x = 243,907,982.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,907,982.04/16,976.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,367.03

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