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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,977.32, 25,465.97 and 6,447.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,977.32, 25,465.97 and 6,447.35 is: 9,671.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,977.32 : 25,465.97 = 6,447.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,977.32/25,465.97 = 6,447.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,977.32x = 25,465.97 × 6,447.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,977.32x = 164,187,862.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,187,862.11/16,977.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,671.01

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