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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,977.56, 25,459.85 and 9,182.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,977.56, 25,459.85 and 9,182.12 is: 13,769.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,977.56 : 25,459.85 = 9,182.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,977.56/25,459.85 = 9,182.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,977.56x = 25,459.85 × 9,182.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,977.56x = 233,775,293.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,775,293.54/16,977.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,769.67

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