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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,977.40, 25,466.10 and 7,114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,977.40, 25,466.10 and 7,114.06 is: 10,671.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,977.40 : 25,466.10 = 7,114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,977.40/25,466.10 = 7,114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,977.40x = 25,466.10 × 7,114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,977.40x = 181,167,363.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,167,363.37/16,977.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,671.09

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