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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,977.16, 25,465.76 and 6,591.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,977.16, 25,465.76 and 6,591.36 is: 9,887.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,977.16 : 25,465.76 = 6,591.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,977.16/25,465.76 = 6,591.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,977.16x = 25,465.76 × 6,591.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,977.16x = 167,853,991.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,853,991.83/16,977.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,887.05

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