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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,977.28, 25,439.28 and 6,583.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,977.28, 25,439.28 and 6,583.36 is: 9,864.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,977.28 : 25,439.28 = 6,583.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,977.28/25,439.28 = 6,583.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,977.28x = 25,439.28 × 6,583.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,977.28x = 167,475,938.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,475,938.38/16,977.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,864.71

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